Bill · S. 2303· Senate(119-S-2303)
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
- Introduced
- 7/16/2025
- Last activity
- 7/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Wicker
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish physical activity recommendations for the people of the United States. The first report must be published by December 31, 2029, with subsequent reports required at least every 10 years. These reports must be based on current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge. They are intended for use by the general public and relevant Federal agencies. Additionally, the Secretary must publish updated reports every 5 years after the first report to highlight continuing issues.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would children be better off under this?+1
The bill mandates specific physical activity recommendations for children.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+1
The bill includes specific activity and inactivity recommendations for individuals with disabilities.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+1
The bill promotes preventative health through official physical activity recommendations.
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 Expert Guidance: The Secretary of Health and Human Services will publish physical activity information and recommendations for the general public to consider and use (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Tailored Information for Specific Needs: The reports will include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, regarding engaging in appropriate activity and avoiding inactivity (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Current and Evidence-Based Information: Recommendations will be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge available at the time the report is prepared (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Focus on Emerging Issues: The Secretary will publish updated reports that detail evidence-based practices and highlight continuing issues regarding physical activity (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are identified within the text of this bill.
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+1Good For People With Disabilities+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+1
- 7/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut