119-hres423

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 423 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 423

 Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as ``National 
 Physical Fitness and Sports Month''.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 May 15, 2025

 Mr. Veasey (for himself, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Bacon, Mrs. Sykes, Mr. 
Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Sewell, and Ms. Norton) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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 RESOLUTION

 Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 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 2025, would be an appropriate month to designate as ``National 
 Physical Fitness and Sports Month'': Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, 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.
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