Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month".

Bill: 118-hres-1259
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2024-05-23
Policy area: Health
Latest action: action_date: 2024-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-05-23
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution supports the designation of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1259 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2024 Mr. Veasey (for himself, Mr. Allred , Ms. Sewell , Ms. Norton , Ms. Barragán , 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 percent in 2017 through March 2020; Whereas non-Hispanic Black adults had the highest age-adjusted 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 adolescents; Whereas the obesity prevalence was 26.2 percent among Hispanic children, 24.8 percent among non-Hispanic Black children, 16.6 percent among non-Hispanic White children, and 9.0 percent among non-Hispanic Asian children; 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 pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems such as asthma and sleep apnea, and joint problems; 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 activity 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 designate as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Physical 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.