H.Res. 655 · 114th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
- Introduced
- 2016-03-21
- Latest action
- 2016-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
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.