What does Preamble of PLAY Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency task force on youth health and wellness to encourage community-supported physical activity spaces,' aims to establish an interagency task force. The task force will focus on youth health and wellness. The task force is intended to encourage community-supported physical activity spaces.

What does SHORT TITLE. of PLAY Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Prioritizing Lifestyle and Activity for Youth Act.

What does FINDINGS. of PLAY Act do?

This section outlines findings related to playgrounds and green spaces. Playgrounds are believed to enhance children's cognitive functions and contribute to their emotional and physical well-being. The text asserts that playgrounds are critical to children's physical and mental health, and that all children in America deserve access to safe, quality play spaces. Local green spaces are stated to reduce surface heat temperatures. Playgrounds are described as proven public health infrastructure that promotes physical activity and strengthens community cohesion.

What does INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON CHILD WELLNESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY of PLAY Act do?

This section establishes the "Task Force on Child Wellness and Physical Activity Infrastructure" within the Department of Health and Human Services. The task force will be composed of representatives from various federal agencies, including the Departments of Health and Human Services, Interior, Agriculture, and Transportation, among others. The Secretaries of Health and Human Services and the Interior will serve as co-chairpersons of the task force. The task force's duties include identifying opportunities for coordination between agencies regarding outdoor spaces for youth physical activity and well-being. It will also identify barriers to accessing community-driven outdoor spaces and develop recommendations for promoting active play and safe community centers. The task force is required to submit a preliminary report within 180 days of establishment and a final report, including recommendations, within one year of the preliminary report. The task force will terminate one year after the final report is submitted. The term 'child wellness infrastructure' is defined as community-based environments designed to support children's physical activity, play, and health.

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PLAY Act

Last updated: 11/20/2025 · Introduced: 11/20/2025

Author: Nikema Williams (D-GA)

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The PLAY Act establishes a federal task force within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate federal agencies' efforts related to outdoor spaces for youth physical activity and well-being.
This bill defines 'child wellness infrastructure' as community-based environments designed to support children's physical activity, play, and health.
The task force will produce preliminary and final reports with recommendations to promote active play and safe community centers, and will terminate one year after submitting the final report.

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