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.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-27
Introduced
1
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Sponsor

Tom Barrett
Tom Barrett
Republican · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (637 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Veterans$5,099k
  • Progressive Groups$100k

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Cosponsors (1)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-07-27

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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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