Bill · H.R. 6121· House(119-HR-6121)
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
- Introduced
- 11/19/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Blake Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish physical activity recommendations for the American people. The first report must be published by December 31, 2029, with subsequent reports issued at least every 10 years. These reports are required to be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge. The recommendations should include specific information for population subgroups like children or individuals with disabilities. Additionally, an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and continuing issues must be published every 5 years after the first report.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would children be better off under this?+2
The bill mandates that the Secretary include specific physical activity recommendations for children.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+2
The bill requires the publication of tailored physical activity recommendations for individuals with disabilities.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The bill provides the public with evidence-based physical activity recommendations to improve general health.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to evidence-based guidance: The Secretary must provide physical activity information and recommendations for the consideration and use of the general public (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Targeted health information: The reports will include additional recommendations for specific population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, regarding appropriate physical activity and how to avoid inactivity (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Consistency across Federal agencies: Relevant Federal agencies are instructed to consider these reports when carrying out health programs (Section 2(a)(1)), and other agencies proposing different recommendations must take these reports into consideration (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The bill explicitly states that no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation (Section 2(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+2
- 8/31/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/16/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
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Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
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