IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1259 
Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as ‘‘National Physical 
Fitness and Sports Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 23, 2024 
Mr. VEASEY (for himself, Mr. ALLRED, Ms. SEWELL, Ms. NORTON, Ms. 
BARRAGA´N, and Mr. BACON) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as 
‘‘National Physical Fitness and Sports Month’’. 
Whereas the United States obesity prevalence was 41.9 per-
cent in 2017 through March 2020; 
Whereas non-Hispanic Black adults had the highest age-ad-
justed prevalence of obesity (49.9 percent), followed by 
Hispanic adults (45.6 percent), non-Hispanic White 
adults (41.4 percent), and non-Hispanic Asian adults 
(16.1 percent); 
Whereas for children and adolescents aged 2–19 years in 
2017 through 2020 the prevalence of obesity was 19.7 
percent and affected about 14,700,000 children and ado-
lescents; 
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•HRES 1259 IH 
Whereas the obesity prevalence was 26.2 percent among His-
panic children, 24.8 percent among non-Hispanic Black 
children, 16.6 percent among non-Hispanic White chil-
dren, and 9.0 percent among non-Hispanic Asian chil-
dren; 
Whereas studies indicate that obese children are more likely 
to become obese adults and suffer lifelong physical and 
mental health problems; 
Whereas unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity 
have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United 
States; 
Whereas a poor diet is associated with major health risks 
that can cause illness and even death; 
Whereas obesity-related conditions include high blood pres-
sure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing prob-
lems such as asthma and sleep apnea, and joint prob-
lems; 
Whereas, in addition to healthy eating, people in the United 
States can experience positive health benefits and be on 
the path for a better future by incorporating physical ac-
tivity into daily life, including 30 minutes for adults and 
60 minutes for children; 
Whereas physical activity can help reduce the risk of chronic 
conditions such as heart disease, many types of cancer, 
type 2 diabetes, depression and anxiety, and dementia; 
Whereas being physically active can improve brain health, 
help manage weight, strengthen bones and muscles, and 
improve sleep quality; and 
Whereas May 2024, would be an appropriate month to des-
ignate as ‘‘National Physical Fitness and Sports Month’’: 
Now, therefore, be it 
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•HRES 1259 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Phys-
ical Fitness and Sports Month’’; and 
(2) supports efforts to educate the people of the 
United States on the importance of a healthy and 
nutritious lifestyle. 
Æ 
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