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Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

USA119th CongressS-2303| Senate 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act" directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish comprehensive physical activity recommendations for the United States population. These reports, mandated to be released by December 31, 2029, and every 10 years thereafter, must be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge . The recommendations will cater to the general public and include specific guidance for population subgroups such as children and individuals with disabilities, focusing on appropriate activity and avoiding inactivity. Federal agencies are expected to consider these recommendations when developing their own health programs and physical activity guidelines. Furthermore, the Secretary is required to publish updated reports every 5 to 10 years, detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues. Importantly, the bill clarifies that any physical fitness standards established under this Act are not binding on individuals as a matter of Federal law or regulation, and it does not limit existing biomedical research or scientific communication authorities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1608
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5254
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1301
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-397
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6121
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1608
    Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5254
    Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1301
    Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-397
    Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act


  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6121
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6121: Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

USA119th CongressS-2303| Senate 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
The "Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act" directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish comprehensive physical activity recommendations for the United States population. These reports, mandated to be released by December 31, 2029, and every 10 years thereafter, must be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge . The recommendations will cater to the general public and include specific guidance for population subgroups such as children and individuals with disabilities, focusing on appropriate activity and avoiding inactivity. Federal agencies are expected to consider these recommendations when developing their own health programs and physical activity guidelines. Furthermore, the Secretary is required to publish updated reports every 5 to 10 years, detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues. Importantly, the bill clarifies that any physical fitness standards established under this Act are not binding on individuals as a matter of Federal law or regulation, and it does not limit existing biomedical research or scientific communication authorities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1608
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5254
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1301
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-397
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6121
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1608
    Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5254
    Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1301
    Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-397
    Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act


  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6121
    Introduced in House
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6121: Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted