Bill > HR1014

This bill, named the Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025, requires the Secretary of Defense to enhance periodic health assessments for members of the Armed Forces starting in 2026. The bill mandates that these annual health check-ups must include a sports physical, an electrocardiogram (ECG), and comprehensive blood work consisting of a metabolic panel and complete blood count. Additionally, if deemed necessary, the assessments will include a thyroid stimulating hormone test and a brain natriuretic peptide test. The bill also requires any health tests or evaluations already mandated by existing law, such as those outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, and grants the Secretary of Defense discretion to include any additional tests deemed appropriate. By expanding the scope of periodic health assessments, the bill aims to improve early detection of potential health issues and ensure comprehensive medical monitoring for military personnel.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1014/all-info