0
0
0
Military Food Security Act of 2023
3/6/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1764
Bill 118 HR 1764, also known as the Military Food Security Act of 2023, aims to address food insecurity among members of the military and their families. The bill recognizes that many service members struggle to afford nutritious food for themselves and their loved ones, despite their dedication and sacrifice to the country.
The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing a program to provide financial assistance to military families who are experiencing food insecurity. This assistance would help cover the cost of groceries and ensure that service members and their families have access to healthy and nutritious food. 2. Increasing funding for on-base food pantries and other food assistance programs for military families. This would help ensure that no service member or their family goes hungry while serving their country. 3. Conducting a study to assess the extent of food insecurity among military families and identify potential solutions to address this issue in the long term. Overall, the Military Food Security Act of 2023 aims to support the well-being of military families by ensuring they have access to the food they need to thrive. By addressing food insecurity among service members, the bill seeks to honor their service and sacrifice by providing them with the support they deserve.
The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing a program to provide financial assistance to military families who are experiencing food insecurity. This assistance would help cover the cost of groceries and ensure that service members and their families have access to healthy and nutritious food. 2. Increasing funding for on-base food pantries and other food assistance programs for military families. This would help ensure that no service member or their family goes hungry while serving their country. 3. Conducting a study to assess the extent of food insecurity among military families and identify potential solutions to address this issue in the long term. Overall, the Military Food Security Act of 2023 aims to support the well-being of military families by ensuring they have access to the food they need to thrive. By addressing food insecurity among service members, the bill seeks to honor their service and sacrifice by providing them with the support they deserve.
Congressional Summary of HR 1764
Military Food Security Act of 2023
This bill modifies how gross household income is calculated for purposes of determining a servicemember's eligibility for a basic needs allowance (i.e., a supplemental monthly payment for basic needs) from the military department concerned. Under the bill, gross household income is calculated by subtracting the basic housing allowance paid to any servicemember from their household income.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 1764
Bill HR 1764 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2023. Bill HR 1764 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2023. Bill HR 1764's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of March 23, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1764
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
50Democrat Cosponsors
40Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1764
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1764
Military Food Security Act of 2023
Military Food Security Act of 2023
To amend title 37, United States Code, to exclude the basic allowance for housing from the calculation of gross household income for purposes of the basic needs allowance for eligible members of the Armed Forces.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1764
Latest Bills
Vote Without Fear Act
Bill HR 7965April 6, 2026
VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act
Bill HR 2722April 6, 2026
Incentivizing Safe and Sound Banking Act
Bill HR 7887April 6, 2026
HELP Copays Act
Bill S 864April 6, 2026
Child Care Workforce Act
Bill S 846April 6, 2026
A resolution recognizing 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists".
Bill SRES 645April 6, 2026
SEED Act of 2025
Bill HR 5334April 6, 2026
Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026
Bill S 4168April 6, 2026
AFTER Act of 2026
Bill S 4172April 6, 2026
Stop Secret Counseling of Students Act
Bill HR 7981April 6, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Bill HR 2670March 13, 2024





