Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Smitty Check Act of 2024.
Section 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.