Health Tests for Armed Forces Members

Official: Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025

IntroducedFebruary 5, 2025

Armed Forces and National SecurityBlood and blood diseasesMilitary personnel and dependentsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPhysical fitness and lifestyle

Why This Matters

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to add specific health tests to the annual assessments for military members starting in 2026.

If you serve in the military, this bill means you will get more thorough health checks each year.

Affects: This bill affects all active-duty members of the Armed Forces in the United States.

Summary

Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025This 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.

What changes is this bill making?

1. Starting in 2026, military members will receive annual health tests to monitor their fitness. 2. Tests will include a sports physical, an electrocardiogram, and specific blood work. 3. Additional evaluations may be required by law or deemed necessary by the Secretary of Defense. 4. This bill aims to improve the overall health and readiness of armed forces personnel.

Who is affected?

This bill affects all active-duty members of the Armed Forces in the United States.