Investing in Movement: The Economic Case for Physical Activity
Physical inactivity drives up healthcare costs and lowers productivity, costing the U.S. billions annually. Investing in physical activity infrastructure not only improves health but also stimulates economic growth and community vitality.
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
How You Can Use Your 529 Plan for ACSM Certification
You can now use funds from 529 plans to support earning and maintaining an ACSM certification. Learn how!
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.
Policy Corner | 2025 Reconciliation Bill: House, Senate & Final Law
The 2025 reconciliation bill, officially known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), underwent significant changes as it moved from the House to the Senate and ultimately became law.
Physical Activity Guidelines Legislation Introduced in Congress
If passed, S.2303 would require the secretary of HHS to issue a comprehensive report on physical activity guidelines every 10 years.
The Power of Policy: How effective policies can encourage physical activity and create healthier communities
Policy can encourage physical activity across all levels. Three keys areas for policy application are public spaces, transportation and school-based physical education.
FY26 Budget and the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
President’s FY 2026 Budget Released On May 30, 2025, the White House released the detailed Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, which outlines sweeping changes and deep funding cuts for both the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The NIH would see its discretionary budget slashed by nearly […]
Policy Corner | ACSM Introduces ‘Congress Plus’ Advocacy Platform
PHIT Bill Included in Reconciliation Bill On May 14, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee passed its portion of the fiscal year (FY) 2025 reconciliation bill by a 26-19 vote, advancing several significant changes to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Among the most notable provisions, the bill would, for the first […]