Healthy Servicemembers Act
Healthy Servicemembers Act
Plain Language Summary
# Healthy Servicemembers Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Healthy Servicemembers Act (HR 5132) is a proposed law that would improve health and wellness programs for active-duty military members. While specific details aren't publicly available in standard legislative databases, bills with this title typically focus on expanding medical services, mental health resources, fitness programs, or preventive care available to servicemembers and their families. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily impact active-duty service members across all military branches, and potentially their families who may access military health services. It could also affect military healthcare providers and the Department of Defense's budget and administration. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
It was sponsored by Representative Wesley Bell (D-MO). For the most current details about specific provisions, you can check Congress.gov, which provides official bill text, sponsor information, and updated legislative history.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.