Every week, 2,000 - 3,000 Second District residents write to me about the issues pending before Congress, and I work hard to respond to each person as promptly and thoughtfully as possible.  On this "Letter of the Week" blog, I highlight constituent letters that are of general interest.  If you'd like to share your own views, please feel free to e-mail me at any time!

"The FIT Kids Act ensures that schools work towards national standards for PE. It also makes sure that parents know about the quality and quantity of physical education in their children's schools. The Act would further ensure appropriate professional development for health and physical education teachers. And it would fund research and a pilot program to support effective ways to combat childhood obesity and improve healthy living and physical activity for all children.  I hope you will agree with me that the FIT Kids Act is legislation needed to help arrest the childhood obesity epidemic, and I hope you will support this vital legislation." -- Carla

Dear Carla,

Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 3257, the Fitness Integrated with Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. As your representative, I need your input to best serve the residents of the Second District of Kansas.

I appreciate you expressing your opinion regarding this piece of legislation, which has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. I believe that it is important to emphasize healthy and active lifestyles for today’s kids. We need to find workable solutions to address the high rates of childhood obesity in this country today.

As Congress begins to consider this bill and other proposals for the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind, please know that I share your concerns and will keep your views in mind. Thank you again for taking the time to contact me about this important issue. Please do not hesitate to let me know if I may be of assistance in the future.

Sincerely,

Nancy Boyda
Member of Congress