Bill · H.R. 5480· House(119-HR-5480)
Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Gregory Murphy
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act of 2025," seeks to establish the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The Council will consist of up to 30 members appointed by the President for two-year terms. Its primary role is to advise the President on progress and recommend actions to accelerate fitness and nutrition initiatives. Key responsibilities include reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test and developing school-based programs. The Council is also tasked with addressing national security threats related to childhood obesity and chronic diseases.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill focuses on improving youth health through fitness tests, school programs, and nutrition.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill implements school-based programs and fitness challenges specifically for students.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill aims to combat childhood obesity and chronic diseases through lifestyle and nutrition initiatives.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reestablishing Fitness Assessments: The Council is tasked with finding ways to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test as a main tool for awards, which may encourage physical education excellence (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2, subparagraph A).
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School-Based Programs: The bill promotes the development of challenges and school programs that reward excellence in physical education (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2, subparagraph B).
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Increased Sports Opportunities: The Council will recommend actions to expand participation in sports and physical fitness at local, State, national, and global levels (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2, subparagraph C).
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Health and Lifestyle Promotion: The bill seeks to expand opportunities that emphasize an active lifestyle and good nutrition through various partnerships (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2, subparagraph F).
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Addressing Health Threats: The Council will work on strategies to deal with the national security threats caused by childhood obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and chronic diseases (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2, subparagraph G).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Lack of Guaranteed Compensation: Members of the Council are required to serve without compensation (Section 2, subsection d, paragraph 2).
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Limited Duration: The Council is scheduled to terminate 2 years after the Act is enacted unless the President decides to extend it (Section 2, subsection e).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6Good For Students+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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