Bill > HR7745

This bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense establish regulations requiring wellness checks for members of the Armed Forces who sustain significant injuries or illnesses, or are on sick call, to ensure their health and welfare. If a member doesn't respond to an initial electronic or phone check, the individual conducting the check must attempt contact in person. If the member still cannot be located, the situation must be handled according to Department of Defense procedures for missing or absent personnel. The bill also requires unit commanders to coordinate with legal advisors (judge advocates) to implement these wellness check policies, routinely review critical information requirements for their units, and hold confidential meetings with subordinate commanders and medical officers to discuss significant health issues affecting their troops. Furthermore, it mandates the development and implementation of training courses for all military members and Department of Defense civilian personnel on the importance of health and welfare accountability and the proper procedures for conducting wellness checks.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7745/all-info