Fit Future Act
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
What this bill does
The Fit Future Act would formally establish, by law, the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The Council would consist of up to 30 members appointed by the President, serving two-year renewable terms, with a Chair and Vice Chair designated by the President. Its role would be advisory: it would report to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on progress toward physical fitness, sports participation, and nutrition goals, and would develop recommendations covering areas such as an updated Presidential Fitness Test and award, adaptive fitness programs, youth sports affordability and access, obesity and chronic disease trends, and partnerships with athletic and community organizations. An Executive Director would manage daily operations, and HHS would provide funding and administrative support, subject to available appropriations; the Council could also receive funds from the existing National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.
The bill primarily affects federal health and fitness policy infrastructure rather than creating direct public benefits or mandates. It would involve federal agencies, HHS, appointed council members (potentially including athletes, nonprofit representatives, and other stakeholders), and indirectly touches on school-based physical education and youth sports programs through the Council's recommendations.
The bill passed the House on September 16, 2026, by voice vote and now goes to the Senate for consideration. It would need Senate passage and presidential signature to become law.
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Official summary
Fit Future Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, a federal advisory committee that provides recommendations on school-based physical education and promoting good nutrition and fitness. The council was most recently reestablished by Executive Order 14327 on July 31, 2025.
Under the bill, the council must recommend fitness goals for youth; strategies for promoting school programs that reward excellence in physical education; and campaigns that elevate U.S. sports, military readiness, and health traditions. The council must also recommend strategies for reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test, which provides age- and gender-based benchmarks for specified exercises. These requirements are consistent with the executive order.
The bill specifies that the Department of Health and Human Services must provide funding and administrative and technical support to the council. The council may also receive funds from the National Fitness Foundation.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
21 Jul 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9723 do?
- The Fit Future Act would formally establish, by law, the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The Council would consist of up to 30 members appointed by the President, serving two-year renewable terms, with a Chair and Vice Chair designated by the President. Its role would be advisory: it would report to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on progress toward physical fitness, sports participation, and nutrition goals, and would develop recommendations covering areas such as an updated Presidential Fitness Test and award, adaptive fitness programs, youth sports affordability and access, obesity and chronic disease trends, and partnerships with athletic and community organizations. An Executive Director would manage daily operations, and HHS would provide funding and administrative support, subject to available appropriations; the Council could also receive funds from the existing National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. The bill primarily affects federal health and fitness policy infrastructure rather than creating direct public benefits or mandates. It would involve federal agencies, HHS, appointed council members (potentially including athletes, nonprofit representatives, and other stakeholders), and indirectly touches on school-based physical education and youth sports programs through the Council's recommendations. The bill passed the House on September 16, 2026, by voice vote and now goes to the Senate for consideration. It would need Senate passage and presidential signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 9723 become law?
- Not yet. As of 16 Sep 2026, H.R. 9723 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 9723?
- H.R. 9723 was sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie [R-PA7] (Republican-PA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9723?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (16 Sep 2026).
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