Gregory Murphy (R-NC)
Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 15 Republican cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +6
Would children be better off under this?
The bill focuses on improving youth health through fitness tests, school programs, and nutrition.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill implements school-based programs and fitness challenges specifically for students.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill focuses on improving youth health through fitness tests, school programs, and nutrition. Would students be better off under this? — The bill implements school-based programs and fitness challenges specifically for students.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to combat childhood obesity and chronic diseases through lifestyle and nutrition initiatives.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill promotes the development of school-based programs and physical education excellence.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill links fitness to military readiness, which is foundational to the future of the military workforce.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill targets chronic diseases and obesity which can have long-term economic impacts on families.
- 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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Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
Tim MooreRepublican · North Carolina
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