119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 1283
This resolution expresses congressional support for designating May 2026 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month." The measure aims to highlight the importance of physical activity and healthy eating habits to address obesity rates in the United States, which affect roughly 42 percent of adults and nearly 20 percent of children and adolescents. The resolution notes that obesity rates vary significantly by race and ethnicity, with the highest rates among non-Hispanic Black adults and Hispanic children, and emphasizes the health benefits of regular physical activity, including reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression, and other chronic conditions. There is no funding associated with this resolution, as it is a symbolic gesture rather than a funded program. The measure calls on the House to support public education efforts about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition and exercise.