A resolution designating May 1 through May 7, 2009, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week".
Latest action · May 6, 2009 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5246; text as passed Senate: CR S5246; text of measure as introduced: CR S5241-5242)
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 6, 2009
- Agreed to in SenateMay 6, 2009
Summary
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Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2009, as National Physical Education and Sport Week.
Calls on school districts to implement local wellness policies as defined by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities addressing the childhood obesity epidemic and promoting child wellness.
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.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 6, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-SD | John Thune | Original | May 6, 2009 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 6, 2009Introduced in Senate
- May 6, 2009Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5246; text as passed Senate: CR S5246; text of measure as introduced: CR S5241-5242)
- May 6, 2009Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5246; text as passed Senate: CR S5246; text of measure as introduced: CR S5241-5242)
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 503 | Recognizing National Physical Education and Sport Week, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Jun 9, 2009 |
| SRES 515 | A resolution designating the week beginning May 2, 2010, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week". | Related bill | May 7, 2010 |
| HRES 1373 | Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 2, 2010, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week". | Related bill | Jun 29, 2010 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Sports and Recreation.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 6, 2009Agreed to Senate
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