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Malnutrition Awareness Week: Supporting Health and Nutrition Programs

The U.S. Senate supports designating Malnutrition Awareness Week to highlight the issue of malnutrition in society. The resolution emphasizes the importance of nutrition programs, such as those for seniors and children, and calls for increased funding, which can improve access to healthy food and nutritional care for citizens.
Key points
Designating Malnutrition Awareness Week (September 8-12, 2025) aims to increase public awareness of malnutrition and its health consequences.
Support for federal nutrition programs (e.g., for seniors and children) and a call for increased funding, which can provide better access to meals and nutritional support for those in need.
Highlighting the role of nutrition professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations in preventing malnutrition, potentially leading to better care and nutritional education for citizens.
Encouraging the implementation of new tools for early detection of malnutrition in hospitals, which can reduce treatment costs and improve patient health outcomes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_378
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2025-09-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_378.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating Malnutrition Awareness Week (September 8-12, 2025) aims to increase public awareness of malnutrition and its health consequences.
  • Support for federal nutrition programs (e.g., for seniors and children) and a call for increased funding, which can provide better access to meals and nutritional support for those in need.
  • Highlighting the role of nutrition professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations in preventing malnutrition, potentially leading to better care and nutritional education for citizens.
  • Encouraging the implementation of new tools for early detection of malnutrition in hospitals, which can reduce treatment costs and improve patient health outcomes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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