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HHS - 1004 - President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition - Presidential

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition	Agency Name	Department of Health and Human Services
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	1004
Original Establishment Date	7/16/1956	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://odphp.health.gov/pcsfn
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	Yes
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	30
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Senior Advisor
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	5/17/2024	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Rachel
Date Of Renewal Charter	5/17/2026	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	Ann
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Fisher
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	n/a	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	20296309745
Establishment Authority*	Presidential	Designated Federal Officer Fax*
Specific Establishment Authority*	EO 13265, dated 6/6/2002, as amended by EO 13824, dated 2/26/2018; further amended by EO 14109, dated 9/29/2023	Designated Federal Officer Email*	rachel.fisher@hhs.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	6/6/2002
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	Yes
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	Members of the President’s Council advise the President through the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about ways to promote regular physical activity, fitness, sports participation, and good nutrition. The President’s Council’s budget and activities are managed by the Office of the President’s Council, which is housed within ODPHP in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH). Council members play a critical role in identifying additional health promotion partners and activities which serve to extend OPDHP’s communication reach. President’s Council members provide guidance to the President, through the HHS Secretary, on how to increase awareness of the benefits of regular physical activity, sports participation, and good nutrition to physical and mental health. Council members may serve as subject matter experts on selected topics serve as liaisons to non-profit, public, and private entities. The President’s Council has continuous interaction with the public through speaking engagements, social media, and other forms of communication on the importance of regular physical activity and good nutrition. The Office of the President’s Council also forges a variety of partnerships to help HHS promote and communicate the health benefits of physical activity and good nutrition. In FY 24, the Office of the President’s Council established MOUs with 16 professional sports leagues and players associations to extend messaging capabilities to diverse audiences.
How is membership balanced?*	The President’s Council may consist of up to 30 members. The President selects individuals with varied experience from multiple sectors. Examples include amateur and professional athletes; health care professionals; nutrition professionals; educators; and individuals with experience in youth sports, public health, disability, or health equity advocacy. The diversity of the members' backgrounds enhances opportunities for them to promote the President’s Council's messages, and initiatives to a wide range of groups via speaking engagements and media events.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The President’s Council typically meets one time per year as a full council but may have more frequent meetings as determined by the President’s Council co-chairs and Executive Director. Subcommittees of the President’s Council typically meet more frequently.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The President’s Council is the only federal advisory committee focused solely on physical activity, sports, fitness, and nutrition for the health and well-being of all Americans. It was initially established as the President's Council on Youth Fitness in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to develop and promote physical fitness and sports activities for American youth. Since then, it has functioned in an advisory capacity to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services and has provided guidance on ways to expand messaging about the importance of physical activity, sports participation, and good nutrition for the health of Americans of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. The members of the President’s Council provide an invaluable, irreplaceable, and cost-effective resource of expert advisors and high-profile ambassadors on topics such as the benefits and value of sports participation, regular physical activity, and good nutrition for all Americans. The President’s Council members represent a unique connection between the private sector and the federal government, including a direct relationship with HHS that ensures consistent messaging to the American public across physical activity, sports, and nutrition guidance.
Why close or partially close meetings?	President’s Council meetings are open to the public.
Recommendation Remarks	The President’s Council functions as a non-discretionary federal advisory committee because it was established by a Presidential directive. Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the appropriate action must be taken by the President or agency head every two years to authorize continuation of the President’s Council, most recently through EO 14109, dated September 29, 2023. Members of the President’s Council serve at the pleasure of the President. Typically, each administration selects a new slate of Council members. On March 23, 2022, President Biden appointed two co-chairs of the President’s Council: Elena Delle Donne and José Andrés. In March 2023, President Biden announced his intent to appoint 27 new Council member to join co-chairs. These appointments were finalized on April 27, 2023. On May 10, 2024, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the 30th member of the Council. One of the President’s Council priorities in FY 24 was to provide advice on actions that will help to achieve the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals (outlined in the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health) to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030, so that fewer Americans experience diet-related diseases like diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. One way the President’s Council did this was by recommending the establishment of MOUs between the Office of the President’s Council and 16 sports leagues and professional associations in response to the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. The MOUs were announced in February 2024 and outline opportunities for collaborative efforts to raise public awareness of the importance of improving overall wellness through physical activity, participation in youth sports, healthy eating, and food and nutrition security for people of all backgrounds and abilities. In FY 24, the Presidents Council also provided advice on opportunities to promote inclusivity and cultural understanding through sports as well as through culinary demonstrations that showcased diverse foodways. One example included a Feast & Fitness webinar in which President’s Council members demonstrated how to prepare three nutritious Thanksgiving dishes followed by a discussion of Native American Heritage Month and ingredients popular among the nation’s Indigenous communities. The webinar also highlighted messages from the Move Your Way campaign and showcased how President’s Council members each like to stay physically active. Another example was the One Lacrosse Gathering celebration on the National Mall, a day dedicated to highlighting the traditions of Native American games, with a special focus on the origins and significance of lacrosse. The President’s Council also provided advice on ways to promote physical activity through the National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS), the federal roadmap intended to unite U.S. sports culture around a shared vision: one day, all youth will have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports. To promote the NYSS, ODPHP and the Office of the President's Council continue to expand the NYSS Champions initiative (originally launched in FY 20) to recognize qualifying organizations for their work promoting youth sports participation and supporting the NYSS. At the time of this report at the end of FY 24, there are 274 NYSS Champion organizations. Another important priority for the Council in FY2024 was to bring back the President’s Council annual awards program. A subcommittee of President’s Council members recommended updated award criteria to ensure equity was infused throughout. They also recommended a new award category for 2024. Thirty-three individuals and organizations were recognized for their commitment to physical activity, fitness, and nutrition at the President’s Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting. The only annual reporting requirement that the President’s Council must satisfy is to update the file maintained in the FACA database for the Annual Comprehensive Review. For more detailed information about the Council's programs and activities, visit odphp.health.gov/our-work/pcsfn.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	Yes	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	The President’s Council provides advice on ways to promote healthy lifestyles for all Americans on a national level through its health promotion and educational initiatives. President’s Council partners promote consumer messages, programs and initiatives of the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies to encourage healthy lifestyles that include regular physical activity and good nutrition. They also play a critical role in identifying additional health promotion partners and activities which serve to extend the communications reach of the Office of the President’s Council and ODPHP.	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment		Grants Review Comment	Not Applicable
Number Of Recommendations*	4	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The President’s Council recommended the establishment of MOUs between to the Office of the President’s Council and professional sports leagues and players associations. They also recommended a new award category be added to the annual awards program and established updated criteria.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	100.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	In 2024, 16 MOUs were signed with professional sports leagues and players associations. During the annual meeting in September 2024, awards were given to individuals and organizations in 3 different categories.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	all recs were implemented.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/a
Agency Feedback Comment*	Agency feedback is provided during open Council meetings as well as on the President's Council webpages on health.gov.	Narrative Description*	The President’s Council advises the President through the Secretary of Health and Human Services on ways to engage, educate, and empower all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. The President’s Council also promotes the Department's Healthy People 2030 initiative; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans; the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans; the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health; the National Youth Sports Strategy; and the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition & Health.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	3/14/2025 9:59 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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