Introduced
H. R. 7745
Introduced in House · March 18, 2026March 2, 2026
Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. McDowell, Mrs. Luna, Mr. Rose, Mr. Van Epps, and Mr. Lawler) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Requirements relating to wellness checks for health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces.
- (a) Wellness checks.—
- (1) WELLNESS CHECKS REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Defense shall issue such regulations, policies, and procedures as may be necessary to require that, whenever appropriate following a member of the Armed Forces sustaining any significant injury or illness or being on sick call, a wellness check is conducted to account for the health and welfare of such member.