Smitty Check Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-9396
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2024-08-23
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action: action_date: 2024-08-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Summaries:

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9396 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 23, 2024 Mr. Arrington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Army to provide an annual briefing regarding the accountability of an Army commander to ensure the welfare of personnel under the jurisdiction of such commander.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smitty Check Act of 2024 . 2. Annual briefing on the accountability of Army commanders to ensure the welfare of personnel under their jurisdiction Not later than January 31, 2025, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing regarding— (1) how the Secretary has implemented guidance issued on February 5, 2024, titled Accountability and Welfare of Soldiers and DA Civilians that restated and emphasized the policies of the Army regarding the responsibility of commanders to check on the health and welfare of personnel, particularly following an injury or significant medical incident; (2) whether such implementation includes a penalty for failure to follow such guidance; and (3) the methods the Secretary uses to ensure that appropriate medical protocols are followed.