# 119-hres-1283: Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ''National Physical Fitness and Sports Month''.

119-hres-1283, Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ''National Physical Fitness and Sports Month''., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (D-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1283
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ''National Physical Fitness and Sports Month''.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Designates May 2026 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month** and supports educating Americans about healthy eating and regular physical activity. The resolution cites high U.S. obesity rates among adults and children and highlights that 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 minutes a day for children can help reduce risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, and other chronic conditions.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1283 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1283)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2086)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1283 (as of 2026-09-21).