H.R. 6245In committeeHealth care
Federal task force on children's outdoor play ordered under HR 6245
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 6245 directs HHS to form a multi-agency task force that will study barriers to safe outdoor play for children and report to Congress.50-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
HR 6245 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force within 180 days of enactment. The task force will study why children lack safe places to play and exercise, identify barriers, and develop recommendations. It will also document successful playground and outdoor space models that could be replicated in other communities.
Who does it affect?
The task force draws leaders from roughly a dozen federal agencies, including the departments of Education, Housing, Transportation, and Agriculture. Children under 18, particularly those in communities without safe outdoor play spaces, are the primary population the bill addresses.
Why does it matter?
The task force will produce a preliminary report to Congress within 180 days of forming and a final report with specific recommendations approximately one year after that, after which the task force dissolves. Any policy or program changes would depend on how Congress and agencies respond to those eventual recommendations.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- President's desk
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Official title
PLAY Act
- Introduced:
- November 20, 2025
- Latest action:
- November 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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