Bills · HR 5189
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5189Armed Forces and National Security
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require biennial assessments on the nutrition standards of the military departments, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the health and readiness of our military personnel. If service members have better access to nutritious food, it can improve their physical fitness, mental well-being, and overall ability to perform their duties. This can lead to a more effective and healthier fighting force.
If this bill becomes law, there would be increased transparency regarding the nutritional quality of food on military bases, and a concrete plan would be put in place to address any shortcomings. If it doesn't pass, the current systems for monitoring and improving military nutrition might remain less coordinated or comprehensive, potentially leading to continued challenges in providing optimal food environments for service members.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct biennial (every two years) assessments of nutrition standards for each military department.
Ensures regular scrutiny and evaluation of food quality and availability for service members.
PROVISION 02
Mandates public reporting of the assessment results on a Department of Defense website.
Increases transparency and allows the public and Congress to monitor military nutrition efforts.
PROVISION 03
Requires a plan to be developed to increase access to nutritious food on military installations, based on a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.
Provides a concrete strategy for improving food access, addressing identified deficiencies.
PROVISION 04
Includes a specific strategy for non-appropriated fund food venues on military installations to offer more nutritious menu options.
Addresses a potentially overlooked segment of food service that impacts service member dietary choices.
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2 EVENTSSEP 8
Introduced in House
SEP 8
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5189
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Last actionSep 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025
House BillHR 5189Armed Forces and National Security
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require biennial assessments on the nutrition standards of the military departments, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 8, 2025
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