United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5242 — To prohibit Executive agencies from using funds for yoga classes or instruction, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To prohibit Executive agencies from using funds for yoga classes or instruction, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits the use of funds made available in or after FY2016 by an executive agency for yoga classes or any other form of yoga instruction. The bill defines "executive agency" to include the U.S. Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission, but excludes the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5242 do?
To prohibit Executive agencies from using funds for yoga classes or instruction, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits the use of funds made available in or after FY2016 by an executive agency for yoga classes or any other form of yoga instruction. The bill defines "executive agency" to include the U.S. Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission, but excludes the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs.
Who sponsors HR 5242?
HR 5242 is sponsored by Matt Salmon (R).
What is the current status of HR 5242?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5242?
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