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HB4599: PLAYS in Youth Sports Act Physical activity, Living healthy, Access, Youth development, and Safety in Youth Sports Act

: Colin Allred (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jul 14, 2023
Sports and recreation
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To provide for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish grant programs to improve the health and positive youth development impacts of youth sports participation, and for other purposes.

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The PLAYS in Youth Sports Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create grant programs that support youth sports participation. These grants aim to improve both physical health and positive youth development outcomes for young people. The bill covers multiple aspects of youth sports including physical activity, healthy living, access to programs, youth development, and safety. It currently has been introduced in Congress but has not yet advanced to consideration.

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