To establish the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
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IntroducedMr. Murphy (for himself, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, Mr. …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, titled the "Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act of 2025," creates a new Presidential advisory council focused on promoting physical fitness, sports participation, and good nutrition. The council will consist of up to 30 members appointed by the President who will serve 2-year terms and recommend strategies to improve American youth health and combat childhood obesity.
Who Benefits and How
Professional sports organizations, athletes, and sports equipment manufacturers benefit through explicit provisions for partnerships with the council to promote fitness initiatives. Nonprofit organizations focused on youth health and fitness gain opportunities for federal recognition and collaboration. Schools and physical education programs benefit from the revival of the Presidential Fitness Test and new school-based programs that reward excellence in PE. The Department of Health and Human Services gains expanded authority and mandate in this policy area.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Taxpayers bear the cost of funding the council's operations, including travel reimbursement for members and administrative support. The Department of Health and Human Services must provide funding, administrative support, and technical assistance to the council, subject to appropriations. All executive departments and agencies must furnish information and assistance to the council upon request, creating a new compliance obligation across the federal government.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition with up to 30 presidentially-appointed members serving 2-year terms
- Requires the council to recommend strategies for reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test as the main assessment tool for a Presidential Fitness Award
- Mandates development of school-based programs that reward excellence in physical education
- Directs the council to address childhood obesity as a national security threat that impacts military readiness and workforce preparedness
- Authorizes partnerships with professional athletes, sports organizations, nonprofit groups, and community organizations to promote active lifestyles
- Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide funding and administrative support, subject to congressional appropriations
- Council automatically terminates 2 years after enactment unless the President extends it
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Establishes a Presidential advisory council to promote sports, fitness, and nutrition among American youth and the general population
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Create a federal advisory body to address youth health, obesity, and military readiness through promotion of physical fitness and nutrition programs"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Health and fitness industry organizations
- Sports organizations and professional athletes (potential partnerships)
- Nonprofit organizations focused on youth fitness
- Physical education programs and schools
- Department of Health and Human Services (expanded mandate)
Likely Burden Bearers
- Taxpayers (administrative costs for council operations)
- Department of Health and Human Services (administrative support burden)
- Executive departments and agencies (information and assistance requirements)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_council"
- → President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (up to 30 members)
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Health and Human Services
- "executive_departments"
- → All executive departments and agencies
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, consisting of up to 30 members appointed by the President
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