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High School Sports Injury Reporting Act

12/20/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3737

Bill 118 HR 3737, also known as the High School Sports Injury Reporting Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of sports-related injuries among high school athletes by requiring schools to report data on these injuries.

Under the High School Sports Injury Reporting Act, high schools would be required to collect and report data on the number and types of sports-related injuries that occur among their student athletes. This data would include information on the sport in which the injury occurred, the type of injury sustained, and the severity of the injury.

The goal of this legislation is to improve the safety of high school athletes by providing a better understanding of the types of injuries that are most common and the sports in which they are most likely to occur. By collecting and reporting this data, schools and policymakers can identify trends in sports-related injuries and take steps to prevent them in the future. Overall, the High School Sports Injury Reporting Act aims to promote the health and well-being of high school athletes by increasing transparency and accountability around sports-related injuries. This bill has the potential to have a positive impact on the safety of student athletes across the country.

Current Status of Bill HR 3737

Bill HR 3737 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3737 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023.  Bill HR 3737's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3737

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3737

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Athletes
- Congressional oversight
- Elementary and secondary education
- Government information and archives
- School athletics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3737

High School Sports Injury Reporting Act
High School Sports Injury Reporting Act
To direct the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to submit a report to Congress on the feasibility of reporting data relating to injuries in high school sports to improve the safety of student athletes.

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