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US S5254

Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act


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Introduced
12/14/2022
In Committee
12/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommenda- tions for Americans.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish physical activity recommendations for the American public every 10 years, with updated reports every 5 years. The recommendations will be based on the latest scientific evidence and will include information for specific population subgroups, such as children and individuals with disabilities. Federal agencies proposing to issue different physical activity recommendations must consider the recommendations provided in the reports published under this Act. The bill also specifies that it does not limit biomedical research or the presentation of scientific findings by federal agencies, and that no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on individuals as a matter of federal law or regulation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 12/14/2022)

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