Proclamation 10021-National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2020

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation on April 29, 2020, officially designating May 2020 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month." This executive action is a ceremonial observance that encourages all Americans to maintain physically active and healthy lifestyles. It calls upon people to make physical activity and sports participation a priority in their lives, recognizing the important role sports play in American society and how they help unite us. The proclamation also suggests recommended amounts of physical activity for different age groups and mentions resources like the "Move Your Way" campaign from the Department of Health and Human Services. It references initiatives such as the National Youth Sports Strategy, which awarded $6.7 million in grants to increase youth sports participation, and the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, which includes over 20 youth sports advocates.

This proclamation affects all Americans by bringing national attention to physical fitness and sports. It expresses the President's sentiment on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to these causes. The aim is to improve overall well-being and health, highlighting how sports instill values like teamwork, discipline, and leadership, and help bring communities together, even during times of social distancing.

This type of executive action is purely declaratory; it does not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens. Ceremonial proclamations like this one fall squarely within the executive tradition, require no congressional approval, and face no constitutional challenges.

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