To amend title 10, United States Code, to require biennial assessments on the nutrition standards of the military departments, and for other purposes.

# HR 5189 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would require the military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Space Force) to assess and report on their nutrition standards every two years. Essentially, it mandates regular check-ins on what service members are being fed and the quality of military food programs. The bill amends existing military law to make these nutrition reviews a formal requirement rather than something done informally or inconsistently. **Who It Affects** Active-duty military members, military families who eat at base facilities, and the Department of Defense would be most directly affected.

The bill ensures military service members have regular oversight of their food quality and nutritional content. It could also impact military food vendors and cafeteria operations that would need to meet assessed standards. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) in the 119th Congress and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No further action has been taken at this time.