PERFECT Act of 2026 (H.R. 8962)

Summary

Requires the Secretary of Defense to create and update a public list of dietary supplements and substances that are banned for military members to use.

What problem does this solve?

Military members can face punishment for using supplements with banned ingredients, often without knowing the ingredients were forbidden. This bill requires the Department of Defense to publish and update a clear list of banned substances and allows for leniency in cases of honest mistakes.

What does this bill do?

Creates a public list of banned substances

Requires the Secretary of Defense to publish a list of dietary supplement ingredients and performance-enhancing substances that are forbidden for use by military members. This list must be updated every 90 days.

Allows for leniency in first-time offenses

Permits a commanding officer to choose not to punish a service member for a first-time offense if the member used a banned supplement in good faith. The member may have to do education or counseling instead.

Defines a 'good faith' standard

Establishes a standard for when a service member is considered to have acted in 'good faith,' such as not knowing a supplement had a banned ingredient or buying it from a military-affiliated store.

Makes the banned list easily accessible

Requires the list of banned substances to be published on a website in a fully viewable format, a searchable database, and a downloadable file.

Upgrades the Operation Supplement Safety website

Directs the Secretary of Defense to update the Operation Supplement Safety website with better search tools, AI to scan product labels, and a notification system for when new ingredients are banned.

Requires reports to Congress

Mandates several reports to Congress on the implementation of the law, including annual data on disciplinary actions taken against service members for using banned supplements.

Who does this affect?

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
Military recruits

What is the real world impact?

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Protects service members from accidental violations

Creates a clear, public list of banned supplement ingredients, helping military members avoid accidentally using prohibited substances and facing punishment.

When does this start?

The bill sets several deadlines for reports and actions that begin after it becomes law.

Initial Report and Instruction Update

Within 120 days of the law being passed, the Secretary of Defense must update military rules and report on efforts to remove banned products from military stores.

Website and Education Review

Within one year, the Operation Supplement Safety website must be updated and the Secretary must review opportunities for supplement safety education in military training.

Annual Reports

Starting one year after the law is passed and continuing for five years, the Secretary must provide annual reports to Congress on disciplinary actions and the effectiveness of education efforts.

Final Implementation Report

Within two years of the law being passed, the Secretary must submit a final report to Congress detailing all the steps taken to implement the new law.