S 397 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish regular, science-based physical activity recommendations for the American public. Starting by December 2029, and every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary must issue reports covering general guidelines and specific advice for groups like children or people with disabilities. Federal agencies must consider these reports when developing their own physical activity guidance, though the reports themselves are non-binding for individuals. The law ensures recommendations stay updated with current research, with an initial update due by 2034.
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Introduced Feb 13, 2023 Last action Feb 13, 2023
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