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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8962

PERFECT Act of 2026

Rep. Davidson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Troops from Accidental Supplement Violations

The PERFECT Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Armed Services for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

This bill has support from both parties and addresses a common-sense issue for troops, but it still needs to pass through the full committee process.

Key Points

National Security Foreign PolicyHealthcare

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Veterans could indirectly benefit because the bill would reduce the number of service members who are administratively separated with less-than-honorable discharges over supplement violations. A better discharge characterization protects access to VA benefits, employment opportunities, and avoids the stigma that comes with a discharge related to 'drug abuse.' However, the bill does not directly address the status of veterans already separated for supplement-related issues.

may elect not to subject such member to administrative separation.
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Milestones

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May 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

May 21, 2026

Introduced in House

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

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

No related news coverage found for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PERFECT Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8962
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
D: 1R: 2

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