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HR5189119th Congress

To amend title 10, United States Code, to require biennial assessments on the nutrition standards of the military departments, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

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Summary

Requires mandatory biennial nutrition assessments and a Department of Defense plan to increase access to nutritious food on military installations. This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to assess each military department's nutrition standards every 2 years and produce a public plan to expand healthy food options on bases that follows GAO recommendations.

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  • Service members and families will see public reporting on how base food matches nutrition standards. The first assessment report is due December 1, 2026, and then every 2 years.
  • Food venues that do not use appropriated funds must be included in a strategy to add healthier menu options. The plan must be submitted within 180 days of enactment and published on a DoD website.
  • The Department of Defense must send all assessments and the plan to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and post them publicly, increasing congressional oversight and transparency.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

CA • D

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