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

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:''.
(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.

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:

(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.
(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;

(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.
(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.

(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.
(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.

(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.

(d) The costs for publication of this order shall
be borne by the Department of Education.

THE WHITE HOUSE,

July 31, 2025.