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H.Res. 1538

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
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Latest Action · September 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced
September 15, 2026
Cosponsors (7)
5D 2R
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This resolution expresses House support for designating September 14 through 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week" to raise awareness about malnutrition in the United States. The bill highlights that malnutrition is a significant public health problem affecting vulnerable populations including children, older adults, and communities of color disproportionately, with disease-related malnutrition costing over 51 billion dollars annually in healthcare expenses for older adults alone. The resolution recognizes the contributions of healthcare professionals, nutritionists, food service workers, and community organizations working to prevent and address malnutrition, and emphasizes the importance of existing federal nutrition programs and community-based services in combating food insecurity. No new funding or specific implementation requirements are attached to this resolution, which serves primarily as a symbolic statement of congressional support for raising public awareness about this health issue.

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