Boozman, Marshall, Britt Back Revival of Presidential Fitness Test

WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025, legislation to codify an Executive Order reestablishing the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition as well as reinstitute the Presidential Fitness Test and award. The Council would be tasked with advising the president and advancing national priorities related to physical fitness, sports participation and nutrition awareness, ensuring Americans are able to live healthy lives and support the nation's future workforce and military readiness.

"It's important to help young Arkansans build good habits including engaging in a physically active, healthy lifestyle,"said Boozman. "This bill uses a proven tool to accomplish that in addition to promoting long-term benefits for public health and personal well-being that serve to strengthen our nation."

"For decades, the Presidential Fitness Test, enacted by Kansas' own President Eisenhower, motivated millions of young Americans to push themselves, stay active, and take pride in their physical accomplishments," said Marshall. "That same competitive spirit is what built America, and it's time to restore that legacy."

"'Make America Healthy Again' starts with making sure our children are physically active and develop healthy habits early in their lives. One way to achieve this is by building on President Trump's effort to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test in our schools so the next generation learns to love fitness and understands the countless benefits that come with leading an active lifestyle," said Britt.

Arkansas has created a framework to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test alongside continued efforts to bolster access to nutritious foods and resources that can best support healthy lifestyles for Natural State youth.

Specifically, the Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025:

1. Reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test and award;
2. Addresses public health and national security concerns linked to obesity and inactivity;
3. Expands access to youth and community sports;
4. Develops school-based physical education challenges; and
5. Codifies the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, comprising up to 30 presidential appointees.

The President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition was first created in 1956 to promote youth health and physical activity nationwide and has encouraged millions of American students to pursue active lifestyles.

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