H.R. 1014

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 5, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Luttrell · Committee: Committee on Armed Services

Table of contents

• H.R. 1014
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Requirements for periodic health assessments

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Requirements for periodic health assessments

• of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the following new section (and conforming the table of sections accordingly): Chapter 55; section 1074o
  • Beginning in 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that periodic health assessments provided to a member of the armed forces include the following:
    • On an annual basis—
      • a sports physical;
      • an electrocardiogram; and
      • blood work that includes—
        • (i) a comprehensive metabolic panel and complete blood count; and
        • (ii) if necessary—
        • a thyroid stimulating hormone test; and
        • a brain natriuretic peptide test.
    • Any test or evaluation required by law with respect to such member, including an evaluation required by section 704 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (; note) and a test required by section 707 of such Act ( note). Public Law 116–92; 10 U.S.C. 1074f; 10 U.S.C. 1074
    • Any other test or evaluation determined appropriate by the Secretary.