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Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
1/11/2023, 1:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2094
Bill 117 HR 2094, also known as the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main goal of this bill is to encourage and promote physical activity among Americans of all ages.
The bill outlines several key provisions to achieve this goal. It calls for the establishment of a national physical activity plan, which would be developed by a council of experts in the field of physical fitness and health. This plan would include recommendations for increasing physical activity levels across the country, as well as strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a grant program to support community-based physical activity initiatives. These grants would be awarded to organizations and local governments that are working to increase access to physical activity opportunities, particularly in underserved communities. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for research and data collection related to physical activity and its impact on public health. This research would help to inform future policy decisions and initiatives aimed at promoting physical activity. Overall, the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the importance of physical activity in maintaining a healthy population. By encouraging increased physical activity levels and supporting community-based initiatives, this bill aims to improve the overall health and well-being of Americans across the country.
The bill outlines several key provisions to achieve this goal. It calls for the establishment of a national physical activity plan, which would be developed by a council of experts in the field of physical fitness and health. This plan would include recommendations for increasing physical activity levels across the country, as well as strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a grant program to support community-based physical activity initiatives. These grants would be awarded to organizations and local governments that are working to increase access to physical activity opportunities, particularly in underserved communities. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for research and data collection related to physical activity and its impact on public health. This research would help to inform future policy decisions and initiatives aimed at promoting physical activity. Overall, the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the importance of physical activity in maintaining a healthy population. By encouraging increased physical activity levels and supporting community-based initiatives, this bill aims to improve the overall health and well-being of Americans across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 2094
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue issuing at least every 10 years physical-activity guidelines based on the most current scientific and medical knowledge.
HHS must also publish updated reports that detail evidence-based practices and highlight continuing physical-activity issues between iterations of the guidelines.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2094
Bill HR 2094 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2021. Bill HR 2094 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2021. Bill HR 2094's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 22, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2094
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2094
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Government information and archives
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Physical fitness and lifestyle
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2094
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans.
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2094
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