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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2008

Introduced: March 13, 2008 See on congress.gov
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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
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 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2748 Related bill Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2008
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 10, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5639: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5639/
MLA
"H.R. 5639: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5639/.
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H.R. 5639, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5639/.
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