State Legislation Update: February 2026
State legislatures across the country are advancing proposals that incentivize physical activity, recognize fitness services in tax policy, and integrate exercise more formally into healthcare delivery frameworks. ACSM and Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) is actively monitoring these measures for their potential impact on professional standards, workforce recognition, and the evolving role […]
Updates on Government Funding, NIH Modernization Hearing
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
Court Prevents NIH Research Award Indirect Cost Cap Policy, and Another Shutdown Deadline Approaches
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
Senate Hearing Highlights Ongoing Challenges in Health Care Affordability and the Need for Prevention‑Focused Solutions
Uncover the key discussions on health care affordability, premiums, and deductibles from the recent Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Federal Government Shutdown Ends – November 2025
The government shutdown ends after 43 days, restoring operations and services for millions of Americans across the nation.
Medicare Greenlights Coverage for Physical Activity Assessments, Boosting Exercise Referral Efforts
Understand the new Medicare physical activity assessments that will be covered starting January 1, 2026, and their impact.
Federal Government Shutdown, National Efforts to Promote Physical Activity, and More | October Updates
Understand the implications of the federal government shutdown, national efforts to promote physical activity, and more advocacy updates.
ACSM Presidential Update: Advocating for You on Capitol Hill
September has been an extremely busy month here at ACSM as it relates to physical activity and advocacy, and I am proud to have been able to help to represent all of you along the way. With the recent announcement of the re-establishment of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (PCSFN) and the […]
“Make Our Children Healthy Again,” NIH & CDC Funding, and the President’s 2026 Health Care Agenda | Updates
“Make Our Children Healthy Again” outlines physical activity initiatives, policy & research recs + insights on the 2026 Health Care Agenda
The Latest Updates on Research Funding and Executive Orders
ACSM is actively monitoring developments that directly affect our members and the broader research community. Check out updates from a significant boost to NIH funding in the Senate’s FY 2026 Labor-HHS bill to a GAO ruling on NIH’s grant obligations and a new Executive Order reshaping federal grantmaking, to a new CDC Director who brings fresh leadership to a critical agency.
