President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and the Reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test

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Executive Order 14327 of July 31, 2025

President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and

Nutrition, and the Reestablishment of the Presidential

Fitness Test

By the authority vested in me as President by the

Constitution and the laws of the United States of

America, and to promote the economic, academic, and

social benefits of youth sports, fitness, and

nutrition, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1. Revocation. Executive Order 13824 of

February 26, 2018 (President's Council on Sports,

Fitness, and Nutrition), is hereby revoked.

Sec. 2. Amendment. Executive Order 13265 of June 6,

2002 (President's Council on Physical Fitness and

Sports), is hereby amended as follows:

(a) The title is revised to read as follows:

``President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and

Nutrition, and the Reestablishment of the Presidential

Fitness Test''.

(b) The preamble is revised to read as follows:

``By the authority vested in me as President by the

Constitution and the laws of the United States of

America, and to establish the President's Council on

Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and to reestablish the

Presidential Fitness Test, it is hereby ordered:''.

(b) The preamble is revised to read as follows:

``By the authority vested in me as President by the

Constitution and the laws of the United States of

America, and to establish the President's Council on

Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and to reestablish the

Presidential Fitness Test, it is hereby ordered:''.

(c) Sections 1 through 5 are revised to read as

follows:

``Section 1. Purpose. As the United States prepares to

celebrate its semiquincentennial anniversary in 2026,

we must address the threat to the vitality and

longevity of our country that is posed by America's

declining health and physical fitness. For far too

long, the physical and mental health of the American

people has been neglected. Rates of obesity, chronic

disease, inactivity, and poor nutrition are at crisis

levels, particularly among our children. These trends

weaken our economy, military readiness, academic

performance, and national morale. President Eisenhower

recognized this issue when he created the President's

Council on Youth Fitness in response to reports on the

poor state of youth fitness in America. As President-

elect, John F. Kennedy famously published an essay

titled ``The Soft American,'' which outlined the

imperative for improved health in order to maintain a

strong and vital America. During my first term, I

renamed the council the ``President's Council on

Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition'' and directed the

development of a National Youth Sports Strategy, among

other activities.

,'' which outlined the

imperative for improved health in order to maintain a

strong and vital America. During my first term, I

renamed the council the ``President's Council on

Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition'' and directed the

development of a National Youth Sports Strategy, among

other activities.

My Administration has taken decisive action to reverse

this health crisis. In the first month of my second

term, I created the President's Make America Healthy

Again Commission to restore the urgency of improving

the health of Americans. Now, we build further. To

advance this commitment, I hereby reestablish the

Presidential Fitness Test, which shall be administered

by the Secretary of Health and Human Services with the

support of the Secretary of Education.

With this order, I revitalize the President's Council

on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition as a cornerstone of

our national health renewal. In 2026, we will celebrate

the 250th anniversary of our great Nation, honor the

70th anniversary of the original President's Council on

Youth Fitness, and showcase America's continued global

dominance in sports. Over the next 3 years, America

will host the Ryder Cup, the President's Cup, the FIFA

World Cup, and the Olympic Games--the world's premiere

sporting competitions. These events will provide

inspiration for all generations of Americans.

Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of my Administration

to:

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(a) prioritize and expand children's participation

in youth sports and active play;

d the Olympic Games--the world's premiere

sporting competitions. These events will provide

inspiration for all generations of Americans.

Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of my Administration

to:

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(a) prioritize and expand children's participation

in youth sports and active play;

(b) promote the physical, mental, and civic

benefits of daily movement, exercise, and good

nutrition; and

(c) engage every sector--public and private,

civilian and military--in creating a national culture

of strength, vitality, and excellence.

Sec. 3. President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and

Nutrition. (a) There is hereby established the

President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition

(Council).

(b) The Council shall consist of up to 30 members

appointed by the President. Members shall serve for a

term of 2 years, shall be eligible for reappointment,

and may continue to serve after the expiration of their

terms until the appointment of a successor. The

President may designate one or more of the members as

Chair or Vice Chair.

30 members

appointed by the President. Members shall serve for a

term of 2 years, shall be eligible for reappointment,

and may continue to serve after the expiration of their

terms until the appointment of a successor. The

President may designate one or more of the members as

Chair or Vice Chair.

(c) The President shall designate an Executive

Director of the Council who shall manage day-to-day

operations; serve as a liaison to the President on

matters and activities pertaining to the Council; and

oversee engagement with executive departments and

agencies, athletic institutions, and community

partners.

Sec. 4. Functions of the Council. (a) The Council shall

advise the President concerning progress made in

carrying out the provisions of this order and shall

recommend to the President actions to accelerate such

progress.

(b) In advising the President pursuant to

subsection (a) of this section, the Council shall

recommend:

(i) strategies for reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test, with any

appropriate improvements, as the main assessment tool for a Presidential

Fitness Award;

(ii) strategies for the development and promotion of Presidential

challenges and school-based programs that reward excellence in physical

education;

(iii) actions to expand opportunities at the global, national, State, and

local levels for participation in sports and engagement in physical

fitness;

(iv) bold and innovative fitness goals for American youth with the aim of

fostering a new generation of healthy, active citizens;

and promotion of Presidential

challenges and school-based programs that reward excellence in physical

education;

(iii) actions to expand opportunities at the global, national, State, and

local levels for participation in sports and engagement in physical

fitness;

(iv) bold and innovative fitness goals for American youth with the aim of

fostering a new generation of healthy, active citizens;

(v) campaigns and events that elevate American sports, military readiness,

and health traditions;

(vi) 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, which should include partnerships with

professional athletes, sports organizations, player's associations,

influential figures, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to

inspire all Americans, among other initiatives; and

(vii) 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.

Sec. 5. Administration. (a) 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 it may

request.

(b) Members of the Council shall serve without

compensation but may receive travel reimbursement,

including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as allowed

under applicable law (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707), consistent

with the availability of funds.

rmation and assistance to the Council as it may

request.

(b) Members of the Council shall serve without

compensation but may receive travel reimbursement,

including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as allowed

under applicable law (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707), consistent

with the availability of funds.

(c) The Department of Health and Human Services

shall provide such funding and administrative and

technical support as the Council may require, to the

extent permitted by law and as authorized by existing

appropriations.

(d) The Council may, with the approval of the

President, establish subcommittees as appropriate to

aid in its work.

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(e) The seal prescribed by Executive Order 10830 of

July 24, 1959 (Establishing a Seal for the President's

Council on Physical Fitness and Sports), as amended,

shall be modified to reflect the name of the Council as

established by this order.

(f) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Committee Act,

as amended (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) (the ``Act''), may

apply to the administration of any portion of this

order, any functions of the President under the Act,

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.

(g) In accordance with the Act, the Council shall

terminate 2 years from the date of this order, unless

extended by the President.

, 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.

(g) In accordance with the Act, the Council shall

terminate 2 years from the date of this order, unless

extended by the President.

(h) Executive Order 12345 of February 2, 1982

(Physical Fitness and Sports), as amended, is

revoked.''.

(d) A new section 6 is added to read as follows:

``Sec. 6. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order

shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or

the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget

relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with

applicable law and subject to the availability of

appropriations.

(c) This order is not intended to, and does not,

create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural,

enforceable at law or in equity by any party against

the United States, its departments, agencies, or

entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any

other person.''.

Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order

shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or

the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget

relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

other person.''.

Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order

shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or

the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget

relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with

applicable law and subject to the availability of

appropriations.

(c) This order is not intended to, and does not,

create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural,

enforceable at law or in equity by any party against

the United States, its departments, agencies, or

entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any

other person.

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(d) The costs for publication of this order shall

be borne by the Department of Education.

(Presidential Sig.)

THE WHITE HOUSE,

July 31, 2025.

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