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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 17, 2014Health
H.Res. 674

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that sedentary lifestyles are a public health issue and supporting the designation of a National Get Vertical Day to recognize the importance of preventing physical inactivity and encouraging adults to live physically active lifestyles.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 17, 2014)

Supports the designation of a National Get Vertical Day and encourages employers and employees to acknowledge its goals and ideals by incorporating physical movement and appropriate programming into daily work activity.

Recognizes the serious long-term health effects of sedentary lifestyles. Urges promotion of physical movement and active lifestyles.

What just happenedJul 18, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2](D-GA)Sponsor
20 cosponsors20 D
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  • Introduced in HouseJul 17, 2014
  1. Jul 18, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Jul 17, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  3. Jul 17, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Jul 17, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House