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Healthy People, Healthy Choices Act of 2004

Introduced: March 30, 2004 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 8, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 30, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 30, 2004
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Healthy People, Healthy Choices Act of 2004 - Requires the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct public outreach campaigns to increase the awareness of African Americans and other minority populations about: (1) nutrition and fitness; (2) access to, and the affordability of, healthy foods and dietary supplements; (3) the need for health promotion; (4) how to prepare inexpensive, healthy meals; and (5) how to incorporate dietary supplements and physical activity into daily life.

Allows the Director to make grants to: (1) not-for-profit organizations servicing medically underserved populations to promote healthy eating and regular exercise habits among minority communities; (2) State and local educational agencies and community organizations to conduct training events and demonstration projects for children and their parents in communities with significant minority populations; and (3) community organizations to encourage manufacturers to make their healthy food products available at a discount in communities with significant minority populations.

What's happening now April 8, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2