Expressing support for designation of January 7, 2015, as "National Be Active at Work Day".

Bill: 114-hres-18
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2015-01-07
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Physical fitness and lifestyle

Worker safety and health
Latest action: action_date: 2015-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-01-07
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Supports the designation of National Be Active at Work Day.</p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 18 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 7, 2015 Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of January 7, 2015, as National Be Active at Work Day .

Whereas physical inactivity is a major contributor to the development of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases; Whereas sitting for long periods of time at work is a risk factor for obesity, cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases, and other chronic conditions; Whereas less than 25 percent of jobs require physical activity and jobs that require primarily sedentary work have become increasingly common; Whereas exercise performed outside of work does not fully counteract the negative impacts of sitting all day; Whereas stair climbing burns calories at a high rate, enhances cardiovascular fitness, and promotes healthy lungs; Whereas walking throughout the day improves cardiovascular health, lowers the risk of obesity, and related diseases; Whereas stretching improves circulation, increases range of motion, and alleviates stress; Whereas individuals with physical disabilities can often participate in physical activity throughout the work day with minor modifications; Whereas all of these activities generally require no special equipment and can be performed by most people regardless of their fitness level; Whereas many people start the new year with resolutions to improve their health; Whereas there is a growing effort to encourage people to make small changes in their lives to improve their health; and Whereas January 7, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Be Active at Work Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Be Active at Work Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with the appropriate activities.