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September 2

ICYMI: House Democrats urge Pelosi to prioritize aid for gyms

If Congress and the administration want to build back better and invest in the health of all Americans, then support for fitness is crucial.

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August 24

ICYMI: Some small businesses fall behind on rent amid Delta variant surge

The bipartisan GYMS Act currently has 155 co-sponsors in the House and 16 co-sponsors in the Senate.

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July 28

ICYMI: Gyms, hotels, bus companies make last-ditch plea for aid

Industries that were battered by the pandemic but missed out on federal relief are now mounting a last-minute push for government funding as lawmakers prepare two massive spending packages.

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July 22

ICYMI: ​​Your Gyms Need Your Support

It’s critical that Congress include the GYMS Act in the Democrats’ budget resolution.

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July 15

CGC and IHRSA Letter to Senate Budget Committee

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April 15

ICYMI: Gyms lobby for Washington aid, saying they’re ‘part of our health and fitness infrastructure’

The GYMS Act will help preserve America’s health and fitness infrastructure.

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April 6

ICYMI: Gym Owners Take On New Role as Washington Lobbyists

Currently, the GYMS Act has over 75 co-sponsors.

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March 1

Community Gyms Coalition Letter to Congressional Leadership

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February 23

ICYMI: Gym closures and pandemic stress are taking a toll on mental health

Watch the segment about the importance of gyms reopening, remaining open, and the critical need for specific, meaningful relief from Congress.

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February 10

ICYMI: ‘The forgotten pieces’: Fitness center owners feel overlooked by Covid relief efforts

NBC News featured several CGC members while highlighting the struggles that gym owners are facing.

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February 9

ICYMI: House bill introduced to give gyms $30B in relief

The GYMS Act is unlike existing relief programs.

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February 4

ICYMI: D.C.’s fitness studios need coronavirus relief

“If Congress and the federal government act quickly in the days ahead, we can save thousands of our nation’s community gyms from collapsing."

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February 2

Community Gyms Coalition Letter to Biden Administration

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January 20

ICYMI: Future COVID-19 relief bills must prioritize community gyms

Gym owner Travis Hanson calls on Congress to provide targeted relief to gyms.

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January 12

ICYMI: Prop up fitness facilities, a core piece of public health

Gyms and fitness centers are invaluable during times like these.

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December 29

ICYMI: Gym owners call on Congress to provide targeted relief to fitness facilities

Local gyms need relief in order to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

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December 17

ICYMI: Gym owners need help. Congress must provide some support or small gyms won’t make it

Nearly 40 percent of our nation’s gyms will not make it through 2021 without federal aid.

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December 16

Community Gyms Coalition Letter to Congress on Problem Solvers Caucus Plan

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December 10

Community Gyms Coalition Statement for the Record to Senate Small Business Committee

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December 9

ICYMI: Congress must provide direct relief for fitness industry

"To this day, many fitness facilities like mine are still struggling to stay afloat."

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December 4

Community Gyms Coalition Letter to Congress on Problem Solvers Caucus Plan

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October 10

Extra Pounds May Raise Risk of Severe Covid-19

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October 8

CDC Expands Covid Risk Warning to Include Overweight People

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October 6

Small gyms devastated by coronavirus fear, restrictions

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September 1

Yelp: Local Economic Impact Report

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July 20

Congress Must Act to Save Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs

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Ask Congress to Save Local Gyms and Fitness Studios

Let your member of Congress know that community gyms and fitness studios are essential and need relief now.

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