To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7745

119th Congress

To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 2, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Jodey Arrington

R - TX

Cosponsors

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Summary

This bill would create new requirements for conducting wellness checks on certain members of the U.S. military to better monitor their physical and mental health. The legislation aims to strengthen support systems for service members by establishing formal procedures to ensure their well-being is regularly assessed, potentially helping to prevent suicides, identify mental health concerns, and address other welfare issues before they become crises.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Introduced3/2/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

This bill would create new requirements for conducting wellness checks on certain members of the U.S. military to better monitor their physical and mental health. The legislation aims to strengthen support systems for service members by establishing formal pro

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This bill would create new requirements for conducting wellness checks on certain members of the U.S. military to better monitor their physical and mental health. The legislation aims to strengthen support systems for service members by establishing formal procedures to ensure their well-being is regularly assessed, potentially helping to prevent suicides, identify mental health concerns, and address other welfare issues before they become crises.

Bill Number: 7745
Introduced: 3/2/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Title: To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7745
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 3/2/2026
Summary: This bill would create new requirements for conducting wellness checks on certain members of the U.S. military to better monitor their physical and mental health. The legislation aims to strengthen support systems for service members by establishing formal procedures to ensure their well-being is re

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create new requirements for conducting wellness checks on certain members of the U.S. military to better monitor their physical and mental health. The legislation aims to strengthen support systems for service members by establishing formal procedures to ensure their well-being is regularly assessed, potentially helping to prevent suicides, identify mental health concerns, and address other welfare issues before they become crises.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes mandatory wellness check protocols for specific groups of military personnel who may be at higher risk or in need of additional support
Aims to improve early detection of mental health issues, including depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideation among service members
Creates standardized procedures for how and when wellness checks should be conducted across different branches of the Armed Forces
Could help reduce military suicide rates and improve overall troop readiness by addressing health concerns proactively

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would directly affect active-duty service members, particularly those identified as needing additional health monitoring, and their families who would benefit from enhanced support systems. Military commanders and health professionals would gain clearer guidelines for checking in on personnel welfare. If enacted, this could lead to earlier interventions for struggling service members, potentially saving lives and improving the overall mental and physical health of America's military personnel.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7745, 119th Congress (2026). "To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7745

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