119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 7745
H.R. 7745 requires the Department of Defense to establish policies and procedures for conducting wellness checks on service members who suffer significant injuries or illnesses or report to sick call. If a service member doesn't respond to initial electronic or phone contact during a wellness check, personnel must attempt in-person contact, and if the member cannot be located, the case must be referred for investigation as potentially missing or absent without leave. The bill directs unit commanders to work with military lawyers to implement these wellness check requirements, conduct regular reviews of critical information requirements, and hold confidential meetings with subordinate commanders and medical officers to discuss significant health issues. Additionally, the Department of Defense and each military service must develop and provide training courses to all service members and civilian employees about the importance of accountability for health and welfare to prevent negative outcomes from failed accountability procedures. The bill has no specified funding amount or implementation deadline mentioned in the provided text.