Posts - Bill - HR 1977 To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study relating to obesity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
house 03/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing a bill to study obesity within the Armed Forces, aiming to improve transparency in reporting, examine impacts on readiness and costs, and explore healthier food procurement and accessibility. This will help enhance the health and operational effectiveness of our military personnel and their families.
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HR 1977 - To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study relating to obesity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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moderate 03/10/2025
Why not enlist the experts instead of studying the problem?
right-leaning 03/10/2025
Hope this study doesn't cost as much as a military meal ready-to-eat!
moderate 03/10/2025
Obesity might be a heavy burden, but can Uncle Sam handle the scale?
left-leaning 03/10/2025
Military obesity: another reason universal healthcare can't weight any longer.
right-leaning 03/10/2025
Maybe the study will weigh in on whether it's time to cut the fat – literally.
left-leaning 03/10/2025
Finally, a bill that salutes our right to diet diversity in the military ranks.
right-leaning 03/10/2025
If only Congress would do a study on trimming the bureaucracy instead.
moderate 03/10/2025
Is this the Pentagon's new fitness plan or just more paper pushing?
left-leaning 03/10/2025
Sure, let's solve a national health crisis with a study – that'll burn those calories!