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To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a preference for domestically manufactured or produced food for military working dogs, and for other purposes.
12/29/2022, 12:33 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8899
Bill 117 HR 8899, also known as the "Military Working Dog Nutrition Act," aims to make changes to title 10 of the United States Code in order to prioritize domestically manufactured or produced food for military working dogs. The bill seeks to ensure that the food provided to these important canine members of the military is of high quality and sourced from within the United States.
The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting American farmers and producers by giving them preference when it comes to supplying food for military working dogs. By prioritizing domestically sourced food, the bill aims to strengthen the domestic food supply chain and promote food security for these vital members of the military.
In addition to establishing a preference for domestically manufactured or produced food, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the nutrition and well-being of military working dogs. These provisions are aimed at ensuring that these dogs receive the proper nutrition and care they need to perform their duties effectively and stay healthy. Overall, Bill 117 HR 8899 seeks to improve the quality of food provided to military working dogs by prioritizing domestically sourced options and promoting food security for these important members of the military.
The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting American farmers and producers by giving them preference when it comes to supplying food for military working dogs. By prioritizing domestically sourced food, the bill aims to strengthen the domestic food supply chain and promote food security for these vital members of the military.
In addition to establishing a preference for domestically manufactured or produced food, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the nutrition and well-being of military working dogs. These provisions are aimed at ensuring that these dogs receive the proper nutrition and care they need to perform their duties effectively and stay healthy. Overall, Bill 117 HR 8899 seeks to improve the quality of food provided to military working dogs by prioritizing domestically sourced options and promoting food security for these important members of the military.
Congressional Summary of HR 8899
This bill requires the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense to give preference for the acquisition of food for military working dogs that is manufactured or produced in the United States by an entity that is based in the United States using only ingredients and materials that are grown, mined, manufactured, or produced in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8899
Bill HR 8899 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2022. Bill HR 8899 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2022. Bill HR 8899's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of September 19, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8899
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8899
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8899
To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a preference for domestically manufactured or produced food for military working dogs, and for other purposes.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a preference for domestically manufactured or produced food for military working dogs, and for other purposes.
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