Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1538 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that would express support for designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week." The resolution acknowledges that malnutrition is a significant public health issue affecting people of all ages and backgrounds, and that factors like poverty and lack of access to healthcare contribute to it.
The resolution recognizes various groups and programs that work to prevent and address malnutrition, including healthcare providers, nutrition professionals, federal nutrition programs, and community-based organizations. It also highlights the impact of malnutrition on healthcare costs and the importance of early identification and intervention.
As a resolution, H.Res. 1538, introduced on September 15, 2026, has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. If passed by the House, it would represent the House's official support for the proposed "Malnutrition Awareness Week" but would not enact a law.
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Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1538 do?
- H.Res. 1538 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that would express support for designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week." The resolution acknowledges that malnutrition is a significant public health issue affecting people of all ages and backgrounds, and that factors like poverty and lack of access to healthcare contribute to it. The resolution recognizes various groups and programs that work to prevent and address malnutrition, including healthcare providers, nutrition professionals, federal nutrition programs, and community-based organizations. It also highlights the impact of malnutrition on healthcare costs and the importance of early identification and intervention. As a resolution, H.Res. 1538, introduced on September 15, 2026, has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. If passed by the House, it would represent the House's official support for the proposed "Malnutrition Awareness Week" but would not enact a law.
- Has H.Res. 1538 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1538. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1538?
- H.Res. 1538 was sponsored by Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1538?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (15 Sep 2026).
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