H.R. 2045 would help promote the national recommendation of physical activity to kids, families, and communities across the United States.
Detailed Summary
Promoting Lifelong Active Communities Every Day Act or the PLAY Every Day Act - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to develop the Community Play Index to measure the policy, program, or environmental barriers in communities to participating in physical activity. Requires the Index to include: (1) measurements that examine barriers to physical activities across multiple settings; and (2) measurements to assist economically and culturally diverse communities in examining the social determinants of health.
Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director, to award grants to state health departments for work in partnership with community-based coalitions to plan and implement model communities of play that: (1) increase the physical spaces and places available for physical activity; (2) increase the opportunities for children and families to participate in quality play and the number of children and families participating in quality play; and (3) increase knowledge and awareness about the importance of individuals achieving 60 minutes of recommended physical activity every day.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/26/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Visitor Comments
joy
February 3, 2008, 1:08pm (report abuse)I love this bill!
Maureen
April 2, 2008, 12:52pm (report abuse)Our country needs a real wake up call regarding the importance of play and diverse leisure experiences throughout our entire lives. Turn off the TV, unplug the games and go play with your kids!
Phyllis Tiger
November 15, 2008, 4:45pm (report abuse)It will eliminate obesity amongst our kids. Encourage their self expression and social capabilities and give them a sense of freedom to expand on their physical cabilities.