To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations.

1/24/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 119 HR 648, also known as the "Milk for Military Members Act," aims to ensure that members of the Armed Forces have access to fluid or powdered milk at dining facilities on military installations. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to provide this essential dairy product to service members to support their nutritional needs.

The bill recognizes the importance of milk as a source of essential nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, which are crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. By ensuring that milk is readily available to military members, the bill seeks to promote the health and wellness of those serving in the Armed Forces.

If passed, this legislation would require the Secretary of Defense to take the necessary steps to ensure that fluid or powdered milk is included as part of the food options available at dining facilities on military installations. This would help to guarantee that service members have access to this important source of nutrition while serving their country. Overall, the "Milk for Military Members Act" is a straightforward and practical piece of legislation that aims to support the nutritional needs of members of the Armed Forces by ensuring that they have access to milk at dining facilities on military installations.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 648

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 119 HR 648, also known as the "Milk for Military Members Act," aims to ensure that members of the Armed Forces have access to fluid or powdered milk at dining facilities on military installations. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to provide this essential dairy product to service members to support their nutritional needs.

The bill recognizes the importance of milk as a source of essential nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, which are crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. By ensuring that milk is readily available to military members, the bill seeks to promote the health and wellness of those serving in the Armed Forces.

If passed, this legislation would require the Secretary of Defense to take the necessary steps to ensure that fluid or powdered milk is included as part of the food options available at dining facilities on military installations. This would help to guarantee that service members have access to this important source of nutrition while serving their country. Overall, the "Milk for Military Members Act" is a straightforward and practical piece of legislation that aims to support the nutritional needs of members of the Armed Forces by ensuring that they have access to milk at dining facilities on military installations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations.

Comments

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Lakelynn Sims
@black_bean_pea_edradour23250
I don't think this is a good idea. Why do they need to give milk to the military? Seems like a waste of money to me. #NoMilkForSoldiers

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Latest Action1/23/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.