HR 2179
113th Congress
House
Health
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Child health
Department of Health and Human Services
Government information and archives
Health promotion and preventive care
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act
Introduced: May 23, 2013
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 24, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 23, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 23, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish a "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" report at least every 10 years that contains physical activity information and guidelines for the general public, based on the preponderance of current scientific and medical knowledge, and including guidelines for identified population subgroups, as needed. Requires any federal agency that proposes to issue any physical activity guidance for the general population or identified subgroups to submit the text of the guidance to the Secretary for review. Prescribes review procedures.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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