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S.1608

S.1608: Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
This bill is primarily about health
Introduced May 22, 2019
Latest Major Action Dec. 24, 2019
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Bill Sponsor

Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)

Bill Cosponsors

5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Referred in House - Dec. 23, 2019
Engrossed in Senate - Dec. 19, 2019
Reported to Senate - Nov. 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate - May 22, 2019

Bill Summary

Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish a report at least every 10 years that contains physical-activity recommendations for the general public based on the most current scientific and medical knowledge, including information for population subgroups as needed. HHS must publish updated reports that detail evidence-based practices and highlight continuing...

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There are 4 statements associated with S.1608.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 24, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 23, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec. 23, 2019	Received in the House.
Dec. 23, 2019	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 19, 2019	Voice Vote in the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7239-7240)
Dec. 19, 2019	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov. 5, 2019	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
Nov. 5, 2019	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct. 31, 2019	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 22, 2019	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 22, 2019	Introduced in the Senate by Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)

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