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Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act
10/5/2024, 5:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 9715
Bill 118 hr 9715, also known as the Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing additional support to members of the military through the provision of milk.
The bill seeks to address the nutritional needs of servicemembers by ensuring that they have access to a sufficient supply of milk while serving in the military. It 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.
Specifically, the Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act calls for the inclusion of milk in the standard rations provided to servicemembers, both domestically and overseas. This would ensure that all military personnel have access to this important source of nutrition, regardless of where they are stationed. In addition to providing milk as part of the standard rations, the bill also includes provisions for the promotion of milk consumption among servicemembers. This may include educational initiatives and outreach programs aimed at highlighting the benefits of milk and encouraging its consumption as part of a healthy diet. Overall, the Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act aims to support the health and well-being of military personnel by ensuring that they have access to a consistent and adequate supply of milk. By addressing the nutritional needs of servicemembers, the bill seeks to enhance their overall readiness and performance while serving in the military.
The bill seeks to address the nutritional needs of servicemembers by ensuring that they have access to a sufficient supply of milk while serving in the military. It 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.
Specifically, the Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act calls for the inclusion of milk in the standard rations provided to servicemembers, both domestically and overseas. This would ensure that all military personnel have access to this important source of nutrition, regardless of where they are stationed. In addition to providing milk as part of the standard rations, the bill also includes provisions for the promotion of milk consumption among servicemembers. This may include educational initiatives and outreach programs aimed at highlighting the benefits of milk and encouraging its consumption as part of a healthy diet. Overall, the Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act aims to support the health and well-being of military personnel by ensuring that they have access to a consistent and adequate supply of milk. By addressing the nutritional needs of servicemembers, the bill seeks to enhance their overall readiness and performance while serving in the military.
Congressional Summary of HR 9715
Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide varieties of fluid or powdered milk (e.g., unflavored or organic) to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations. Under the bill, DOD is prohibited from purchasing such milk from an entity owned or controlled by a foreign adversary.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9715
Bill HR 9715 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2024. Bill HR 9715 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 20, 2024. Bill HR 9715's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of September 20, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9715
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9715
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9715
Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act
Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act
To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9715
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