[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9723 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9723
To establish the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition,
and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 16, 2026
Mr. Mackenzie introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and Workforce
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A BILL
To establish the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Fit Future Act''.
SEC. 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 not more
than 30 members 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
the term described in subparagraph (A) 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 Council.--
(1) In general.--The Council shall--
(A) advise the President and Secretary of Health
and Human Services concerning progress made in carrying
out the provisions of this section; and
(B) recommend to the President and Secretary of
Health and Human Services actions to accelerate such
progress.
(2) Recommendations.--In carrying out this section, the
Council shall recommend--
(A) strategies for reestablishing and implementing
the Presidential Fitness Test, with any appropriate
improvements, as the main assessment tool for a
Presidential Fitness Award;
(B) strategies for the promotion of Presidential
challenges and school-based programs that reward
excellence in physical education;
(C) bold and innovative fitness goals for American
youth with the aim of fostering a new generation of
healthy, active citizens;
(D) campaigns and events that elevate American
sports, military readiness, and health traditions;
(E) actions and opportunities at the global,
national, State, and local levels that expand
participation in sports and engagement in physical
fitness and that 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
(F) 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 and the
Secretary of Health and Human Services 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.--
(A) In general.--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.
(B) Additional funds.--The Council may receive
funds from the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports,
and Nutrition in accordance with the National
Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition
Establishment Act (Public Law 111-332).
(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 on a date designated
by the President.
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