Bill · H.R. 1014· House(119-HR-1014)
Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Morgan Luttrell
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025 aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to include specific tests within the periodic health assessments for members of the Armed Forces. Starting in 2026, these assessments would include annual sports physicals and electrocardiograms. The requirements also cover specific blood work, such as a comprehensive metabolic panel and complete blood count. Additionally, the bill includes other tests or evaluations required by law or determined appropriate by the Secretary.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill mandates more comprehensive and specific annual medical screenings for members of the Armed Forces.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The enhanced health assessments provide better baseline medical data and proactive monitoring for service members.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
By mandating comprehensive annual health assessments, the bill assists in the proactive monitoring of service members' health.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Health Monitoring: Members of the Armed Forces would receive more comprehensive health screenings, including annual sports physicals, electrocardiograms, and specific blood work as required in Section 2(1).
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Ensured Legal Compliance: The bill ensures that all tests or evaluations required by law are included in the periodic health assessments, as noted in Section 2(2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2Good For Men+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 4/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Jake EllzeyRepublican · Texas
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Marilyn StricklandDemocrat · Washington
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin