H.R. 1977

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study relating to obesity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · March 10, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Buchanan · Committee: Committee on Armed Services

Table of contents

• H.R. 1977
  • SEC. 1. Studies and reports relating to obesity in the military

SEC. 1. Studies and reports relating to obesity in the military

• (a) Improvement of transparency and frequency of military obesity reports
  • The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall take such actions as the Director considers appropriate to improve the transparency and frequency of military obesity reports.
• (b) Study and report on contribution of obesity to in-Service injuries and medical discharges
  • (1) Study
    • The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on—
      • the contribution of obesity to in-service injuries and medical discharges; and
      • annual costs to the Armed Forces associated with obesity-related in-service injuries and medical discharges.
  • (2) Report
    • Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1).
• (c) Study and report on transformation of food procurement processes
  • (1) Study
    • The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on how the Department of Defense can transform the food procurement processes of the Department to procure healthier food that promotes better health outcomes.
  • (2) Report
    • Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1).
• (d) Study and report on access to healthy foods
  • (1) Study
    • The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on issues relating to access to healthy foods for families of members of the Armed Forces.
  • (2) Report
    • Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1).
• (e) Report on impact of obesity on national security readiness
  • Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the impact on national security readiness of the rising levels of obesity among active-duty members of the Armed Forces.
• (f) congressional defense committees defined
  • In this section, the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.