Smitty Check Act of 2024

This bill directs the Secretary of the Army to provide an annual briefing to Congress on how Army commanders are held accountable for the welfare of personnel under their jurisdiction. Sec. 2, Annual briefing: No later than January 31, 2025, and each year after, the Secretary of the Army must brief the Senate and House Armed Services Committees on how the Secretary has implemented guidance issued on February 8, 2024, titled 'Accountability and Welfare of Soldiers and DA Civilians,' which restated Army policies on commanders' responsibility to check on personnel health and welfare, especially after injury or significant medical incident; whether this implementation includes a penalty for not following the guidance; and the methods the Secretary uses to ensure appropriate medical protocols are followed.