To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations.
2/6/2025, 9:07 AMSummary of Bill HR 648
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 648
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 648
Bill HR 648 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 648 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HR 648's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of January 23, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 648
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
56Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
52Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 648
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To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations.To 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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