New council would advise on youth fitness, nutrition, and sports policy
Passed one chamberH.R. 9723Latest action
Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie · Representative · PA
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Official title: Fit Future Act
119th Congress
Topics: Education
Introduced:
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The Fit Future Act creates a presidential council to shape fitness, sports, and nutrition policy for Americans, especially youth.
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What does this do?
HR 9723 would establish the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, replacing or updating an existing similar body. Up to 30 presidentially appointed members would serve two-year terms, advising the president and HHS on fitness testing, sports participation, nutrition campaigns, and partnerships with athletes and community groups.
Who does it affect?
Affects schools, students, and public health programs through possible changes to P.E. classes, fitness testing, and youth sports initiatives. Also involves HHS, a related nonprofit foundation, and the council's executive director and staff.
Why does it matter?
The council's recommendations could reshape national fitness and nutrition programs and are framed partly as a national security concern tied to military readiness and workforce health.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Members unpaid, travel reimbursed
- Funded via HHS
- Also funded by nonprofit foundation
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 16, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Sep 16, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.