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Congressional Fitness Challenge: A National Youth Physical Activity Program

This document establishes a nationwide program to promote physical fitness among children and youth aged 6-17. Participants can voluntarily take fitness tests, and their results will be compared against age and gender-specific benchmarks. Top performers will receive certificates signed by key Congressional figures, encouraging physical activity.
Key points
The "Congressional Fitness Challenge" program is open to public, private, and home-schooled students aged 6-17.
Tests include a 1-mile run/walk, pull-ups, curl-ups, shuttle run, and sit-and-reach, administered by certified fitness professionals.
High-achieving participants will receive certificates with recognition levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze), motivating them to maintain fitness.
Schools, Members of Congress, and independent entities can sponsor these events, with data collected and aggregated nationally.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HCONRES_20
Sponsor: Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8]
Process start date: 2025-03-24