Rep. Veasey Introduces Resolution Recognizing May 2025 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Youth Sports Caucus, introduced a resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to encourage Americans of all ages to engage in physical activity and promote healthier lifestyles across the country.

“As Co-Chair of the Youth Sports Caucus, I know firsthand how critical physical activity is to the long-term health and wellbeing of our communities,” said Rep. Veasey. “From lowering rates of chronic disease to improving academic performance and mental health, movement is medicine—and every American, regardless of income or zip code, should have access to safe spaces and opportunities to get active. With this resolution, we reaffirm our national commitment to healthier lives through fitness and sports.”

The bipartisan resolution is co-sponsored by Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Don Bacon (NE-02), Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL)—reflecting a strong, cross-party commitment to the health and development of communities nationwide.

Research continues to show the wide-ranging benefits of physical activity. In adults, just 150 minutes of activity per week can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and lower the risk of chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. For children, 60 minutes of daily physical activity has been linked to better memory, emotional regulation, academic performance, and reduced risk of depression.

Through his leadership of the Youth Sports Caucus, Rep. Veasey is championing legislative initiatives to expand access to youth sports, improve community infrastructure, and support educators and coaches who mentor students both in and out of the classroom. This resolution builds on those efforts and encourages families, schools, and communities to embrace movement as a foundational part of daily life.

“As we celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, I invite Americans to get moving—and to join the broader push for policies that make sports and physical activity accessible to all,” Rep. Veasey added. “Healthy habits should never be a luxury—they should be a right.”