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Proposed President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6031

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Marshall has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill to establish a new President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The Council would advise the President on fitness strategies, including the potential reintroduction of a Presidential Fitness Test, and focus on addressing health-related national security concerns.

Why it matters

This amendment would create a new federal advisory body tasked with developing national fitness programs and school-based physical education initiatives, with funding and support provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Department of Health and Human Services

The Secretary is mandated to provide funding, administrative support, and perform certain oversight functions for the Council.

Directly affected

American youth

The Council is tasked with developing fitness goals and school-based programs specifically aimed at this demographic.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will members of the Council be paid?

No, members serve without compensation, though they may be reimbursed for travel expenses.

How long will this Council exist?

The Council is set to terminate 2 years after the date of enactment, unless the President chooses to extend it.

What is the primary goal of the Council?

The Council is tasked with advising the President on fitness and nutrition, promoting physical activity, and addressing health-related national security threats like childhood obesity.

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Reintroduction of Fitness Testing

The amendment explicitly seeks to reestablish the 'Presidential Fitness Test' as a primary assessment tool, signaling a potential return to previous physical education standards.

President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, President, Mr. Marshall and 2 more

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The agency whose military activities are authorized by the underlying bill S. 47”Map →

PersonPresident“Appoints Council members and designates the Executive Director.”Map →

PersonMr. Marshall“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“The department responsible for funding and supporting the Council.”Map →

OrganizationPresident's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition“The advisory body proposed by the amendment.”Map →

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