Pentagon must publish and refresh banned supplement list every 90 days
In committeeS. 4626Latest action
Sponsor: Mike Lee · Senator · UT
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Official title: PERFECT Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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S 4626 requires DoD to publish a searchable banned supplement list and shields troops who unknowingly use a prohibited ingredient.
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What does this do?
S 4626 requires the Secretary of Defense to publish a public list of banned dietary supplement ingredients and performance-enhancing substances, updated at least every 90 days and available as a searchable database and downloadable file. The Defense Department would also upgrade its supplement safety website, potentially adding AI tools to scan product labels against the banned list. Possession of a banned ingredient would not count as drug abuse under military law.
Who does it affect?
The bill primarily affects active-duty military members, recruits, and their commanding officers. Defense Department retail stores and dietary supplement companies that sell to military customers are also subject to its requirements.
Why does it matter?
Service members who unknowingly use a banned supplement for the first time may avoid formal punishment if they can demonstrate genuine ignorance, with commanding officers instead able to require education, counseling, or drug testing. The legal distinction between possession and drug abuse could affect a service member's record and career.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 21, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · May 21, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.