Legislator To Propose Federal Tax On Sugary Drinks
During a video address on Thursday to the second National Soda Summit in Washington, D.C., an event supported in part by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Rep. Laura DeLauro, D-Conn., announced that she is working on legislation to tax sugar-sweetened beverages, and hopes to introduce a bill "in a matter of weeks."
The two-day gathering brought together leading researchers and scientists, public health officials, foundation executives, and community activists. Discussions focused on the most effective strategies to reduce soda-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The event was organized by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest. Support also came from the American Heart Association, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, the California Endowment and the Kresge Foundation...