The Prioritizing Lifestyle and Activity for Youth Act mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an **interagency task force** on child wellness and physical activity infrastructure within 180 days of enactment. This task force will include representatives from numerous federal departments, such as Health and Human Services, Interior, and Education, with the Secretaries of HHS and Interior serving as co-chairpersons. The task force's primary responsibilities involve identifying opportunities for **interagency coordination** and existing barriers that prevent youth from accessing close-to-home, community-driven outdoor spaces. It is also tasked with developing recommendations to facilitate active play for promoting health, well-being, and academic learning, and to ensure child wellness infrastructure addresses diverse community needs. Additionally, the task force will identify and promote **scalable models**, including public-private partnerships, for creating evidence-based play environments that enhance children's physical and emotional health. The task force will consult with relevant health, wellness, and outdoor recreation groups throughout its work. It is required to submit a preliminary report to Congress within 180 days of its establishment, followed by a final report one year later that includes its key recommendations. The task force will conclude its operations one year after the submission of its final report.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
PLAY Act
USA119th CongressHR-6245| House
| Updated: 11/20/2025
The Prioritizing Lifestyle and Activity for Youth Act mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an **interagency task force** on child wellness and physical activity infrastructure within 180 days of enactment. This task force will include representatives from numerous federal departments, such as Health and Human Services, Interior, and Education, with the Secretaries of HHS and Interior serving as co-chairpersons. The task force's primary responsibilities involve identifying opportunities for **interagency coordination** and existing barriers that prevent youth from accessing close-to-home, community-driven outdoor spaces. It is also tasked with developing recommendations to facilitate active play for promoting health, well-being, and academic learning, and to ensure child wellness infrastructure addresses diverse community needs. Additionally, the task force will identify and promote **scalable models**, including public-private partnerships, for creating evidence-based play environments that enhance children's physical and emotional health. The task force will consult with relevant health, wellness, and outdoor recreation groups throughout its work. It is required to submit a preliminary report to Congress within 180 days of its establishment, followed by a final report one year later that includes its key recommendations. The task force will conclude its operations one year after the submission of its final report.