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US HB6586
Bill
Status
12/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Panetta
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to conduct a pilot program at 2 military installations providing monthly food coupons to junior enlisted members for commissary purchases
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Targets installations with large numbers of enlisted members in unaccompanied housing, low dining facility satisfaction ratings, and commissaries accessible from barracks
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Coupons may only be used for food purchases at commissaries and cannot be used for alcohol, tobacco, or bottle deposit fees
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Program duration limited to 1 year, with a report to Congress required within 90 days of termination assessing coupon usage, member satisfaction, and impact on food insecurity rates
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Coupons supplement (not replace) existing benefits including basic allowance for subsistence and meal programs
Legislative Description
To authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to assess the efficacy of providing junior enlisted members of the Armed Forces a monthly coupon for use in procuring food at commissaries.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
12/10/2025