Summary
Creates a council to advise the President on how to improve the health of young people and brings back the Presidential Fitness Test for schools.
What problem does this solve?
Many American children are not healthy, which is bad for the country's economy and military. This order creates a special group and a fitness test to encourage kids to be more active and healthy.
Who does this affect?
- American children and youth
- Schools
- Public health organizations
What does this order do?
Re-establishes the Presidential Fitness Test
Brings back the fitness test as the main way to measure fitness for a Presidential Fitness Award.
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President's council on sports, fitness, and nutrition
Creates a new President's Council
Establishes the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, made up of up to 30 members appointed by the President for two-year terms.
Cancels a previous executive order
Revokes Executive Order 13824 from 2018, which was about a similar council.
Sets a two-year lifespan for the council
The new council will end two years from the date of the order unless the President decides to extend it.
Advises the president on youth fitness
The council's main job is to give the President advice and suggest ways to improve youth sports, fitness, and nutrition across the country.
What is the real world impact?
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Addresses national security concerns
States that poor health and obesity are a "growing national security threat" because they affect the readiness of the future military and workforce. This suggests a motive to ensure a physically capable population for defense.
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Promotes a specific vision of national strength
Uses phrases like "create a national culture of strength, vitality, and excellence" and references past concerns about a "Soft American." This points to a goal of shaping national character and morale through physical fitness.
When does this start?
This order takes effect on July 31, 2025, and sets a future end date for the new council.
Council termination date
The President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition will end two years from the date of this order, on July 31, 2027, unless the President extends it.