Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025

This bill establishes the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to revive the Presidential Fitness Test as the primary assessment for a national fitness award, directly affecting schools and youth. The Council, appointed by the President with up to 30 members serving two-year terms, will recommend strategies to restore the fitness test, promote school-based physical education programs, and address childhood obesity. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide funding and administrative support for the Council’s work, including expanding fitness opportunities and partnerships with sports organizations. The Council’s functions include advising the President on progress, developing fitness challenges, and addressing the national security impact of sedentary lifestyles among youth.