Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2009

Summary

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish a report that contains physical activity information and guidelines for the general public that are based on the preponderance of current scientific and medical knowledge. Requires any federal agency that proposes to issue any physical activity guidance for the general population or identified subgroups to submit the text of such guidance to the Secretary for review. Prescribes review procedures.

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Timeline

1. 20 October 2009

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 October 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 20 October 2009 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 20 October 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 20 October 2009

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 20 October 2009

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Sponsors

• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Cosponsor
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