United StatesSenate supports a week raising awareness of malnutrition
The Senate supports a week of awareness about malnutrition and recognizes the people and programs that help prevent and treat it.
What it does
The Senate supports Malnutrition Awareness Week and recognizes people and organizations working to prevent and treat malnutrition, along with nutrition programs, care, and research.
Argument forA dedicated awareness week could help more people recognize malnutrition and the professionals and community groups working to prevent and treat it.
Argument againstThe resolution mainly recognizes existing work and programs, so it may raise awareness without changing the food or care people can access.
More detail
The Senate supports designating Malnutrition Awareness Week. The resolution names registered dietitian nutritionists, other nutrition professionals, care providers, school food workers, meal providers, social workers, advocates, caregivers, agencies, and community groups. The named week runs from September 14 through September 18, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
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Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 14Submitted in SenateLatest
- Sep 14Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4674-4675)Introduced
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