Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act

House Bill

H.R. 648

119th Congress

Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Representative

Republican

WA-4

Cosponsors

31

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide varieties of fluid or powdered milk, including unflavored and organic options, to service members at military dining facilities. DOD is prohibited from purchasing milk from entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries. The legislation addresses concerns about nutrition options and supply chain security for military food service.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide varieties of fluid or powdered milk, including unflavored and organic options, to service members at military dining facilities. DOD is prohibited from purchasing milk from entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries. The legislation addresses concerns about nutrition options and supply chain security for military food service.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk ActThis 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires milk varieties at military dining facilities
Includes fluid and powdered milk options
Mandates unflavored and organic varieties
Prohibits purchase from foreign adversary-controlled entities
Addresses nutrition and supply chain security

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill combines nutrition concerns with supply chain security measures. Providing milk varieties including organic options responds to service member preferences for healthier food choices. The foreign adversary prohibition reflects broader national security concerns about food supply dependencies. The legislation represents growing attention to both military nutrition and supply chain resilience.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Food supply, safety, and labeling

Military personnel and dependents

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

648, 119th Congress (2025). "Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-648