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 […]
A Quick Guide to Advocacy
Want to make a difference in your community? Four tips to get yourself started in participating in local advocacy.
Congressional Leaders Reintroduce ACSM-Supported Physical Activity Bill
INDIANAPOLIS- The American College of Sports Medicine applauds the reintroduction of the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act that would encourage physical activity and incentivize healthier living. The bill would allow Americans to use a portion of the money saved in their pre-tax health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) toward qualified sports […]
House Approves Budget Resolution, NIH Leadership and Grant Review Updates
Updates on potential Congressional tax cuts and spending reductions, progress on Jay Bhattacharya’s vetting for NIH directorship, and the resumption of NIH’s grant review meetings.
ACSM Announces 2025 Certified Professional of the Year
Michael Stack, ACSM-EP, EIM, ACSM-PAPHS has been named the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Professional of the Year for 2025. Stack received the award today during the 2025 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit in Denver, CO. ACSM’s Committee for Certification and Registry Boards developed the Certified Professional of the Year award to recognize […]
Heat, Climate Change and Work Protections
Learn about OSHA’s proposed rule that aims to protect workers from heat illness with hydration, rest breaks, and temperature monitoring.
Policy Corner: Developments Associated With the New Administration
We continue to monitor and assess the rapidly changing developments in the nation’s capital and their potential impact on ACSM’s vision and mission. We are actively looking for opportunities to communicate ACSM’s position and influence decisions regarding the critical importance of scientific research and access to physical activity for all citizens. Here are the latest […]
Key Policies Shaping U.S. Governance in 2025
Extending Federal Funding Through March 14, 2025 On Dec. 20, 2024, the U.S. Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR), H.R. 10545, to extend federal funding and avert a government shutdown through March 14, 2025. The bipartisan measure maintains government operations at current funding levels and includes several key provisions: The CR also upholds existing policy provisions, […]
Policy Corner: Trump Nominees & Congress’s Lame Duck Session
The recent elections underscored the nation’s ongoing political divisions while highlighting key trends and shifts in voter priorities. Across the country, voters turned out to decide pivotal races for Congress, state legislatures and local offices, as well as ballot measures addressing issues like abortion rights, economic policy and voting access. Trump nominees President-Elect Donald Trump […]