Fit for Duty Act

This bill would pay cash bonuses to active-duty service members who score very high on required fitness tests. It offers $1,000 for a perfect score and $500 for a score of 90% or higher, and it applies each time a required test is taken. The bonus would not be taxed as income. The aim is to reward strong fitness, boost readiness, and help cut injuries and health costs in the military .

• Who is affected: Active-duty members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for basic pay .
• What changes: Cash bonuses for high fitness scores ($1,000 perfect; $500 for 90%+), available each time a required test is taken; the bonus is tax-free; each service must report yearly on how many bonuses were paid, total cost, and any effects on readiness .
• When: The tax-free rule applies to tax years ending after the law takes effect.