Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025

119 HR 6604 IH: Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6604 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 10, 2025 Mr. Van Drew (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. McCormick , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. McDowell , Mr. Rulli , Mr. Bacon , and Mrs. Fedorchak ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To establish the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025 . 2. President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (a) Establishment There is established the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (referred to in this section as the Council ). (b) Membership (1) Appointments The Council shall consist of up to 30 members to be appointed by the President. (2) Membership The members of the Council may include representatives of relevant stakeholders. (3) Terms A member of the Council— (A) shall serve for a term of 2 years; (B) shall be eligible for reappointment; and (C) may continue to serve after the expiration of their term until the appointment of a successor. (4) Chair; Vice Chair The President may designate one or more of the members of the Council to serve as the Chair or Vice Chair of the Council. (c) Functions of the Council (1) In general The Council shall— (A) advise the President concerning progress made in carrying out the provisions of this section; and (B) recommend to the President actions to accelerate such progress. (2) Recommendations In carrying out this section, the Council shall recommend— (A) strategies for reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test, with any appropriate improvements, as the main assessment tool for a Presidential Fitness Award; (B) strategies for the development and promotion of Presidential challenges and school-based programs that reward excellence in physical education; (C) actions to expand opportunities at the global, national, State, and local levels for participation in sports and engagement in physical fitness; (D) bold and innovative fitness goals for American youth with the aim of fostering a new generation of healthy, active citizens; (E) campaigns and events that elevate American sports, military readiness, and health traditions; (F) opportunities at the global, national, State, and local levels that expand participation in sports and emphasize the importance of an active lifestyle and good nutrition, including partnerships with professional athletes, sports organizations, player’s associations, influential figures, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to inspire all Americans, among other initiatives; and (G) strategies to address the growing national security threat posed by the increasing rates of childhood obesity, chronic diseases, and sedentary lifestyles, which threaten the future readiness of the United States workforce and military. (d) Administration (1) Executive director The President shall designate an Executive Director of the Council who shall— (A) manage day-to-day operations; (B) serve as a liaison to the President on matters and activities pertaining to the Council; and (C) oversee engagement with executive departments and agencies, athletic institutions, and community partners. (2) Information to be furnished by departments and agencies Each executive department and agency shall, to the extent permitted by law and subject to the availability of funds, furnish such information and assistance to the Council as the Council may request. (3) Compensation Members of the Council shall serve without compensation but may receive travel reimbursement, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, subject to the availability of funds. (4) Funding; administrative and technical support The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide such funding and administrative and technical support as the Council may require, subject to appropriations Acts. (5) Subcommittees The Council may, with the approval of the President, establish subcommittees as appropriate to aid in the work of the Council. (6) Seal The Council shall modify the seal of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to reflect the name of the Council as established by subsection (a). (7) Federal Advisory Committee Act To the extent that chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act ), may apply to the administration of this section, any functions of the President under such chapter, except that of reporting to the Congress, shall be performed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with the guidelines and procedures issued by the Administrator of General Services. (e) Termination The Council shall terminate 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, unless extended by the President. (f) Availability of amounts Amounts appropriated after the date of enactment of this Act to carry out the Presidential Youth Fitness Program may be used to establish the Presidential Fitness Test in schools in the United States.