This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Defense provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at all dining facilities located on military installations. The bill specifies that a wide variety of milk options must be made available to servicemembers, encompassing: unflavored and flavored varieties organic and non-organic options whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free milk lactose-free alternatives Furthermore, the bill includes a crucial prohibition, preventing the Secretary from purchasing any fluid or powdered milk from entities that are owned or controlled by a foreign adversary , as determined by the Secretary of Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security
Food supply, safety, and labelingMilitary personnel and dependents
Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act
USA119th CongressHR-648| House
| Updated: 1/23/2025
This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Defense provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at all dining facilities located on military installations. The bill specifies that a wide variety of milk options must be made available to servicemembers, encompassing: unflavored and flavored varieties organic and non-organic options whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free milk lactose-free alternatives Furthermore, the bill includes a crucial prohibition, preventing the Secretary from purchasing any fluid or powdered milk from entities that are owned or controlled by a foreign adversary , as determined by the Secretary of Commerce.