Fit Future Act

Hozzl · 2026-09-17T10:56:34Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9723 Fit Future Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Sports and Recreation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/17/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9723

The bill titled "To establish the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and for other purposes," bearing the designation H.R. 9723 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on July 16, 2026. Its primary objective is to create the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, indicating a focus on initiatives related to these areas. Additional specific directives or actions proposed in the bill are not provided in the context.

Congressional Summary of HR 9723

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9723

Bill HR 9723 is currently in the status of Passed in House since September 16, 2026. Bill HR 9723 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2026. Bill HR 9723's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 16, 2026