H.R.8962

PERFECT Act of 2026 Protecting Enlisted and Recruits from Excessive and Catastrophic Trials Act of 2026

Introduced·5/21/26

The PERFECT Act of 2026 aims to protect enlisted and recruits from excessive and catastrophic trials related to dietary supplement use.

The PERFECT Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Defense to publish and regularly update a list of prohibited dietary supplement ingredients and performance-enhancing substances for members of the Armed Forces. It also requires the Secretary to revise Department of Defense Instruction 6130.06 to reflect these prohibitions. The Act allows commanding officers to forgo discipline for first-time offenses and administrative separation if certain conditions are met.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

May 21

House

Introduced in House

May 21

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.