IHRSA's Public Policy department knows that even a small change in a law can have a huge impact on your bottom line. We will monitor developments, alert you to problems and opportunities, advocate on the industry's behalf, and provide you with all the tools you need to succeed.
Why is this important?
To thrive in today's market, health club operators must pay attention to Congress, state legislatures and the courts. Visit one of the sections listed below to learn how IHRSA is helping club operators prosper in today's complex legal and legislative environment.
How do I get started?
Within the Public Policy section of the website you will find all the different areas that IHRSA is helping quality club operators prosper. Please be sure you are logged in to the website to view this member benefit.
Federal Activity: Several important, fitness-related bills are currently before Congress. Find out what they are and how YOU can help them become law.
My State: Learn about public policy issues in your state. Each state page includes:
health club statute
legislative activity affecting the industry
legislature's page
summary of state's view of liability waivers
news stories related to industry issues
child care licensing laws
and much more
Resources and Ideas: IHRSA maintains a resource library, to provide owners, managers, and staff with insight on a range of topics relevant to the daily operations of a club.
Capitol Report: Subscribe to this FREE weekly e-newsletter that talks about state, federal and regulatory issues impacting the health club industry.
Legislative Alerts: Automatically begin receiving fax and email alerts that summarize legislative activities that affect the industry and instruct club operators on what they can do to impact future developments.
IHRSAPAC: Donate to the political action committee that raises funds within the industry to contribute to candidates for Congress that support our agenda.
Exercise Your Rights: Use this fast, free service to speak out on issues relevant to the health club industry! Just enter your zip code and we'll tell you the names of your state and federal elected officials. You can even personalize and send pre-written letters about important industry issues!
My State: Learn about public policy issues in your state. Each state page includes:
Exercise Your Rights: Use this fast, free service to speak out on issues relevant to the health club industry! Just enter your zip code and we'll tell you the names of your state and federal elected officials. You can even personalize and send pre-written letters about important industry issues! 