NFFSN Act

To amend the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Establishment Act of 2010 to permit the Foundation to receive Federal funds, revise the procedures for the appointment of members of the Board of the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, and other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, & Nutrition Act NFFSN Act 2. Establishment and Purpose of Foundation (a) Funding and support services Section 2 of the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Establishment Act ( 36 U.S.C. 20101 (1) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Federal Grants The Foundation may be eligible for a federal grant if the Foundation meets the eligibility requirements for the grant. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Funding To the extent permitted by law and subject to the availability of funds, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may provide funding, facilities, utilities, and other administrative support services to the Foundation. . (b) Board of Directors (1) Board Composition Section 3(a) of such Act ( 36 U.S.C. 20101 (A) by striking Establishment and Membership Establishment and Composition (B) by striking The Foundation shall have a governing Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to in this Act as the Board (1) In general The Foundation shall have a governing Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to in this Act as the Board ; (C) in paragraph (1), by striking 3 of whom at least 3 of whom (D) in paragraph (2), by striking 6 of whom at least 6 of whom (E) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (F) by striking The membership of the Board (2) Membership The membership of the Board ; and (G) by adding at the end the following: (3) Number of members The Board shall consist of at least 9 members and the Board may amend the bylaws of the Foundation to increase the number of members of the Board. . (2) Board Appointments Section 3(b) of such Act ( 36 U.S.C. 20101 (b) Appointments Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Board by majority approval. . (3) Board Terms Section 3(c) of such Act ( 36 U.S.C. 20101 in the same manner in which the original appointment was made in the manner required by subsection (b) (4) Board Salary Section 3(h)(1) of such Act ( 36 U.S.C. 20101 (c) Protection of Trademarks Section 5(a) of such Act ( 36 U.S.C. 20101 may be provided only by the Foundation with the concurrence of the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee may be provided only by the Foundation 3. Effective Date (a) In General The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Board Appointment Rule The amendments made to sections 3(b) and 3(c) of the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Establishment Act ( 36 U.S.C. 20101

Summary: National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, & Nutrition Act or the NFFSN Act This bill permits the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition to receive federal funds upon meeting grant eligibility requirements and revises procedures for the appointment of board members. The board shall consist of at least nine members and may amend the bylaws of the foundation to increase the number of members.