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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ), Congressman Murphy (R-NC), and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced companion legislation to formally codify President Trump's executive order reviving the Presidential Fitness Test and restoring a national focus on youth health.

"Our kids should have every chance to grow up strong and healthy, and that starts with building good habits early in life," said Congressman Jeff Van Drew. "The Presidential Fitness Test was something many of us remember, and it pushed us to take pride in our own health. By writing it into law, we are keeping that spirit alive and giving the next generation the same motivation. At the end of the day, it is on us to make sure our kids are set up for success."

"As both a urologist and the only practicing surgeon in Congress, I have seen firsthand the devastating decline of the health of America's youth," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "President Trump is right to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test and direct his administration to promote the benefits of exercise and proper nutrition in schools across the country. Physical fitness is essential to combating obesity, a major contributor to our nation's life expectancy stagnation, declining fertility, and mental health crisis. We must challenge America's youth to improve their health and fitness through the original, merit-based Presidential Fitness Test."

"For decades, the Presidential Fitness Test, enacted by Kansas' own President Eisenhower, motivated millions of young Americans to push themselves, stay active, and take pride in their physical accomplishments," said Senator Roger Marshall. "That same competitive spirit is what built America, and it's time to restore that legacy."

The Presidential Fitness Text Act of 2025 has ten original cosponsors in the House and three original cosponsors in the Senate. The bill was drafted in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services. 

Click here to read the text of the bill.