H.R. 1014 119th Congress House

Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025

Official title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to include certain tests as part of the periodic health assessments provided to members of the Armed Forces.

Introduced: February 5, 2025 Introduced by: Morgan Luttrell Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

Armed Forces and National Security Blood and blood diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary personnel and dependentsPhysical fitness and lifestyle

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Feb 5, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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Armed Services Committee
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Cosponsors 6

Van Orden, Derrick

Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

Lawler, Michael

New York · Apr 15, 2026

Crenshaw, Dan

Texas · Apr 13, 2026

Mills, Cory

Florida · Apr 13, 2026

Ellzey, Jake

Texas · Mar 25, 2026

Strickland, Marilyn

Washington · Apr 14, 2025

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