HR9952Referred to Committee
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to encourage local educational agencies to provide students with at least one hour of physical activity time during each school day, and for other purposes.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-07-27
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Tom Barrett
Republican · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (637 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
- Veterans$5,099k
- Progressive Groups$100k
Full profile: /officials/B001321
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (1)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-07-27
Plain-English Summary
The proposal would encourage schools to give students at least one hour of physical activity each school day, whether through gym class, recess, or other movement-based activities. This would affect students, teachers, and school administrators who would need to adjust schedules and programs to meet the activity requirement. The bill aims to improve student health and fitness by making exercise a regular part of the school day.
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