(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes National Physical Education and Sport Week and the central role of physical education and sports in creating a healthy lifestyle for all children and youth.
Calls on school districts to implement local wellness policies, as defined by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities addressing the childhood obesity epidemic and promoting child wellness.
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer months for all children and youth.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5246; text as passed Senate: CR S5246; text of measure as introduced: CR S5241-5242)
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3433-3434; text as passed Senate: CR S3433-3434; text of measure as introduced: CR S3409-3410)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6335-6338)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 503.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6335)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6335)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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