Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

This bill tells the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to publish clear, science-based advice on how much and what kinds of physical activity Americans should do. The first report must come out by December 31, 2029, and then at least every 10 years after that. There will also be an update about 5 years after the first report to highlight best practices and ongoing issues. The advice will cover the general public and also include tips for groups like children and people with disabilities. Other federal agencies should consider these recommendations when running health programs or if they plan to issue different guidance. The recommendations are not legally binding on individuals.

Key points:

• Who is affected: The general public, with extra guidance for groups like children and people with disabilities.
• What changes: Regular national recommendations on physical activity, based on the latest science; other agencies are expected to take them into account.
• When: First report by December 31, 2029; an update about 5 years later; then at least every 10 years.
• What it doesn’t do: It does not create any fitness rules that people must follow by law.