Session 117

S 1301

Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

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Bill overview

This bill, the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act, directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to regularly update and publish guidelines on physical activity for all Americans. Every 10 years, HHS must release a report with updated recommendations based on the latest scientific evidence, including specific guidance for different groups like children and people with disabilities. Federal agencies are encouraged to consider these guidelines when developing their own health programs, but the bill clarifies that no specific fitness standards will be mandated by federal law.

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Legislative history

2021-04-22Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2021-04-22

Introduced in Senate

2021-05-25Senate

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

2021-06-14Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 75.

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10/7/2021SenateVoice vote
Motion to table the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1301 with an amendment (SA 3835) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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7/30/2021SenateVoice vote
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5224; text: CR S5224)
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7/30/2021Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5224; text: CR S5224)
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S 1301

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