Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025
119-HR-1014119th CongressIntroduced Feb 5, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor
Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8](R-TX-8)4 cosponsors
Summary
Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces include specified elements. DOD must ensure that annual assessments include a sports physical, an electrocardiogram, and specified blood work. Other periodic assessments must include certain testing related to burn pit exposure, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure, and other tests or evaluations determined to be appropriate by DOD.
Subjects
Blood and blood diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary personnel and dependentsPhysical fitness and lifestyle
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 5, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025Library of Congress