This House resolution supports designating May 2026 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month." It lists obesity and related health statistics for adults and children, notes health risks linked to poor diet and inactivity, and states that Congress supports educating people about healthy and nutritious lifestyles.
If the House adopts this resolution, it signals support for naming May 2026 as a month focused on physical fitness and sports and for efforts to teach people about healthy eating and exercise. The text of the resolution asks for education and awareness; it does not describe new programs or funding.
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The resolution cites data showing high obesity rates among adults (for example, 41.9 percent in 2017–March 2020) and children (19.7 percent in 2017–2020) and notes differences by race and ethnicity. It says obesity can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems and lists obesity-related conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, and joint problems. The resolution states that healthy eating and regular physical activity can lower the risk of chronic disease, improve brain health, strengthen bones and muscles, improve sleep, help manage weight, and recommends about 30 minutes daily for adults and 60 minutes for children.
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