What does Preamble of PERFECT Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend title 10, United States Code. It directs the Secretary of Defense to publish a list of dietary supplement ingredients prohibited for use by members of the Armed Forces. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of PERFECT Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting Enlisted and Recruits from Excessive and Catastrophic Trials Act of 2026.

What does PROHIBITED DIETARY SUPPLEMENT INGREDIENTS AND PERFORMANCE- of PERFECT Act of 2026 do?

This section amends title 10 of the United States Code to establish a process for identifying and prohibiting dietary supplement ingredients and performance-enhancing substances for use by members of the armed forces. The Secretary shall publish and regularly update a list of prohibited ingredients and substances, accessible through multiple formats including a website and searchable database. Commanding officers may elect not to discipline or administratively separate members for possessing or using prohibited supplements under certain conditions, including a first offense, a good faith standard, and agreement to education or testing. Possession of a prohibited dietary supplement ingredient will not automatically be considered drug abuse. The Secretary of Defense must revise Department of Defense Instruction 6130.06 and update the Operation Supplement Safety internet website to improve functionality and provide enhanced search tools. The Secretary shall review opportunities to incorporate dietary supplement safety education into existing training programs for members of the armed forces. The Secretary is required to submit several reports to the Committees on Armed Services of the House and Senate regarding implementation efforts, retail facility compliance, and the effectiveness of educational programs.

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PERFECT Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Warren Davidson (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to publish and regularly update a list of prohibited dietary supplement ingredients and performance-enhancing substances for use by members of the Armed Forces.
Commanding officers may choose not to discipline service members for first-time possession of prohibited supplements if certain conditions are met, such as a good faith standard and agreement to education or testing.
The bill mandates updates to Department of Defense instructions and training programs to improve supplement safety education and requires reports to Congress on implementation and effectiveness.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4626(In Committee)Official page

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