Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1014

Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025

Rep. Luttrell Introduces the Specialist Joey Lenz Act to Mandate Annual Heart Tests for Troops

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The Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. The bill is actively moving, but no further committee hearings or votes have been scheduled at this time.

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All active-duty service members would receive more thorough annual health screenings starting in 2026, including EKGs and comprehensive blood panels. These tests can catch hidden heart conditions and other serious health issues before they become life-threatening, which is especially important given the physical demands of military service. Currently, standard military checkups don't always include these tests, meaning dangerous conditions can go undetected.

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Feb 5, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Feb 5, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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