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US HB5189
Bill
Status
9/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ro Khanna
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Defense must conduct biennial assessments of nutrition standards for each military department, reviewing nutrition programs, policies, and food options accessible to service members at military installations
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Assessment reports must be submitted to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and published on a public DOD website, with the first report due by December 1, 2026
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Within 180 days of enactment, the Under Secretaries of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and for Acquisition and Sustainment must jointly submit a plan to increase access to nutritious food on military installations
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The plan must align with recommendations from a June 24, 2024 GAO report (GAO-24-106155) on DOD food programs and nutrition efforts for service members
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The plan must include a strategy for increasing nutritious menu options at nonappropriated fund food venues on military installations that serve Armed Forces members
Legislative Description
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require biennial assessments on the nutrition standards of the military departments, and for other purposes.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
9/8/2025