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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2008

Introduced: March 13, 2008 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 14, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 13, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 13, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E408)
Mar 13, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2008 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish a report that contains physical activity information and guidelines for the general public that are based on the preponderance of current scientific and medical knowledge. Requires any federal agency that proposes to issue any physical activity guidance for the general population or identified subgroups to submit the text of such guidance to the Secretary for review. Prescribes review procedures.

What's happening now March 14, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2