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H.Res. 655

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Expressing concern regarding the preventable loss of life associated with sports-related sudden death of student athletes in the United States, and emphasizing the importance of rigorous, evidence-based pre-participation physical examinations for student athletes.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 25, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
114th (2015–2017)
Introduced
March 21, 2016
Cosponsors (3)
2D 1R
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Encourages local school districts, youth sports associations, and college and university athletic departments to regularly update their pre-participation physical examination policies in accordance with evidence-based best practices and with respect for parental considerations.

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