WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael Lawler (R, NY-17) realizes the public health concerns associated with increasing childhood obesity and diet related diseases such as diabetes and has cosponsored the bipartisan Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act.

The legislation would require the Food and Drug Administration to implement clear nutrient and health warning labels and ban junk food advertisements targeting children.

If approved and signed into law by President Trump, the legislation would also direct the National Institutes of Health to expand research programs on the health effects of ultra-processed foods while requiring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lead a national initiative to educate children and families on nutrient warning labels and the health risks associated with

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