# Plain Language Summary: Malnutrition Awareness Week Resolution

This resolution is a symbolic declaration that designates one specific week in September 2022—from the 19th through the 23rd—as "Malnutrition Awareness Week." It's not a law that changes any rules or creates new programs. Instead, it's Congress officially recognizing and drawing attention to the issue of malnutrition.

What this means in practical terms is that during that week, government agencies, health organizations, schools, and other institutions are encouraged to highlight the problem of malnutrition and educate the public about it. The resolution serves as an official statement that malnutrition is an important health issue worthy of national attention. It might prompt news coverage, educational campaigns, or community events focused on nutrition and food security, but the resolution itself doesn't require anyone to do anything or spend any money.

This type of resolution is essentially Congress saying "we think this matters" and giving organizations a designated week to raise awareness. It doesn't directly affect your daily life or create new government programs, but it does signal that elected officials consider malnutrition a significant public health concern that deserves attention and discussion.

A resolution designating the week of September 19 through September 23, 2022, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".

Murphy, Christopher

 <p>This resolution designates September 19-23, 2022, as Malnutrition Awareness Week.</p>