Fit for Duty Act

This bill aims to enhance military readiness and overall health by establishing a new incentive program for active-duty service members. It creates a Military Fitness Bonus Pay for those who demonstrate exceptional physical fitness, recognizing its critical role in military operations and addressing the significant costs associated with poor physical readiness within the Armed Forces. Under this program, active-duty members who achieve a score of 90 percent or higher on a required physical fitness test will receive a bonus. A perfect score earns a $1,000 bonus , while a score of 90 percent or higher (but not perfect) qualifies for a $500 bonus , available for each test completed successfully. To further incentivize participation, these fitness bonus payments will be excluded from income tax . The bill also mandates annual reports from each Secretary concerned to Congress, detailing the number of bonuses awarded, total costs, and the program's impact on military readiness.