118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 10093 — Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2024

“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.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Nov 1, 2024

Last action Nov 1, 2024

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Nov 1, 2024

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Referred

Nov 1, 2024

Armed Services

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Nov 1, 2024

Introduced in House

Nov 1, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.