← Back to news
July 20, 2026
Senate Democrats Question Defense Secretary Hegseth's Testosterone Testing Plan
- Senate Democrats are seeking clarification from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the new requirement for testing troops' testosterone levels, citing a lack of evidence supporting the policy's effectiveness.
- The initiative will screen all service members aged 30 and older during annual health assessments, with voluntary testing for those under 30.
- Concerns have been raised about potential risks, including the possibility of service members self-medicating with unregulated supplements.
2 Sources
- What to know about testosterone replacement therapy as the U.S. military plans to test troopsJul 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM · CNBC
- Democratic senators want answers about Hegseth's military testosterone planJul 20, 2026 at 7:44 PM · ABC News