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(a) in section 2(a), by striking “develop a national strategy” and inserting in lieu thereof “continue to promulgate a national strategy (the National Youth Sports Strategy).”

(b) in section 2, by striking the “and” at the end of subsection (a)(iii); striking the period at the end of subsection (a)(iv) and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon; and inserting the following new subsections:

“(v) expand national awareness of the importance of mental health as it pertains to physical fitness and nutrition; and

(vi) share information about the positive effects of physical activity on mental health, particularly as it relates to children and adolescents, to combat the negative mental health impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic.”

(c) in section 4, by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection:

“(d) The Council members shall function as liaisons and spokespersons on behalf of the Council to relevant State, local, and private entities, and share information about the work of the Council in order to advise the Secretary regarding opportunities to extend and improve physical activity, fitness, sports, and nutrition programs and services at the State, local, and national levels.”

Sec. 8. This order shall be effective September 30, 2021.



THE WHITE HOUSE, September 30, 2021.