Fit Future Act

This Act may be cited as the Fit Future Act.
There is established the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (referred to in this section as the Council).
The Council shall consist of not more than 30 members appointed by the President.
The members of the Council may include representatives of relevant stakeholders.
A member of the Council—
shall serve for a term of 2 years;
shall be eligible for reappointment; and
may continue to serve after the expiration of the term described in subparagraph (A) until the appointment of a successor.
The President may designate one or more of the members of the Council to serve as the Chair or Vice Chair of the Council.
The Council shall—
advise the President and Secretary of Health and Human Services concerning progress made in carrying out the provisions of this section; and
recommend to the President and Secretary of Health and Human Services actions to accelerate such progress.
In carrying out this section, the Council shall recommend—
strategies for reestablishing and implementing the Presidential Fitness Test, with any appropriate improvements, as the main assessment tool for a Presidential Fitness Award;
strategies for the promotion of Presidential challenges and school-based programs that reward excellence in physical education;
bold and innovative fitness goals for American youth with the aim of fostering a new generation of healthy, active citizens;
campaigns and events that elevate American sports, military readiness, and health traditions;
actions and opportunities at the global, national, State, and local levels that expand participation in sports and engagement in physical fitness and that emphasize the importance of an active lifestyle and good nutrition, including partnerships with professional athletes, sports organizations, player’s associations, influential figures, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to inspire all Americans, among other initiatives; and
strategies to address the growing national security threat posed by the increasing rates of childhood obesity, chronic diseases, and sedentary lifestyles, which threaten the future readiness of the United States workforce and military.
The President shall designate an Executive Director of the Council who shall—
manage day-to-day operations;
serve as a liaison to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters and activities pertaining to the Council; and
oversee engagement with executive departments and agencies, athletic institutions, and community partners.
Each executive department and agency shall, to the extent permitted by law and subject to the availability of funds, furnish such information and assistance to the Council as the Council may request.
Members of the Council shall serve without compensation but may receive travel reimbursement, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, subject to the availability of funds.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide such funding and administrative and technical support as the Council may require, subject to appropriations Acts.
The Council may receive funds from the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition in accordance with the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Establishment Act (Public Law 111–332).
The Council may, with the approval of the President, establish subcommittees as appropriate to aid in the work of the Council.
The Council shall modify the seal of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to reflect the name of the Council as established by subsection (a).
To the extent that chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), may apply to the administration of this section, any functions of the President under such chapter, except that of reporting to the Congress, shall be performed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with the guidelines and procedures issued by the Administrator of General Services.
The Council shall terminate on a date designated by the President.