arrow_back Back to App

Regular Official Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans.

This Act requires the Department of Health to regularly publish official physical activity recommendations for all citizens, including special groups like children and individuals with disabilities, at least every 10 years. The goal is to provide the public with current medical knowledge on healthy living. Importantly, these recommendations are advisory and do not constitute legally binding standards that citizens must follow.
Key points
The government will publish new, science-based guidelines every 10 years on how to maintain physical fitness and avoid inactivity.
These recommendations will be tailored to the needs of different age groups and individuals with disabilities.
The guidelines are purely informational and do not introduce any new mandatory legal standards or penalties for non-compliance.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_397
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2023-02-13
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-flash-latest
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_397.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will publish new, science-based guidelines every 10 years on how to maintain physical fitness and avoid inactivity.
  • These recommendations will be tailored to the needs of different age groups and individuals with disabilities.
  • The guidelines are purely informational and do not introduce any new mandatory legal standards or penalties for non-compliance.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Health