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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · May 7, 2007
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes National Physical Education and Sports Week and the central role of physical activity and sports in creating a healthy lifestyle for all children and youth.
Urges communities to work with schools and key stakeholders of the community to craft and implement a local wellness plan, as required by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, that includes goals for physical activity, nutrition education, and other school-based activities to promote physical education, as well as nutrition guidelines for foods sold in schools, implementation plans, and measures to determine effectiveness.
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 for all children and youth.
People & committees
Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4] · D–PA
Legislative record
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4521-4522)
House roll call 304 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 304).(text: CR H4521-4522)
House roll call 304 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4527-4528)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 371.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4521-4523)
Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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