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Farm to Base Food Security Act

12/30/2022, 3:34 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3432

Farm to Base Food Security Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the current procurement practices of the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding food for consumption or distribution on DOD installations. Among other elements, the report must also include details on efforts by DOD to (1) establish and strengthen farm-to-base initiatives to source locally and regionally produced foods, and (2) collaborate with relevant federal agencies to procure locally and regionally produced foods.

Current Status of Bill S 3432

Bill S 3432 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2021. Bill S 3432 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 17, 2021.  Bill S 3432's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of December 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3432

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3432

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3432

Farm to Base Food Security Act
Farm to Base Food Security Act
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on initiatives of the Department of Defense to source locally and regionally produced foods for consumption or distribution at installations of the Department of Defense.

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