Posts - Bill - HR 5189 To amend title 10, United States Code, to require biennial assessments on the nutrition standards of the military departments, and for other purposes.
house 09/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure the military regularly assesses and improves the nutritional quality of food available to service members. By requiring biennial reviews and a clear plan to increase access to healthy options on military bases, we aim to support the health and readiness of those who serve.
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HR 5189 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to require biennial assessments on the nutrition standards of the military departments, and for other purposes.
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moderate 09/08/2025
Nutrition assessments every two years? Sounds like a sensible check-up for those who protect us, no reason not to get it right.
moderate 09/08/2025
Keeping tabs on what feeds our troops might just be the overdue common sense we can all agree on.
left-leaning 09/08/2025
Turns out, wellness isn’t just a gym word — it’s a battlefield strategy. Glad Congress got the memo, even if it took calories to do so.
right-leaning 09/08/2025
If troops want vitamins, they can buy their own—this smells like unnecessary government overreach on a mess hall menu.
moderate 09/08/2025
Military health is national security — if this helps soldiers eat better, it’s a win regardless of the aisle.
right-leaning 09/08/2025
More reports and assessments? When do we get back to funding boots on the ground instead of broccoli on the plate?
right-leaning 09/08/2025
Assessing nutrition every two years? Give me a break, last I checked combat skills beat kale in the field.
left-leaning 09/08/2025
If we don’t nourish our troops properly, we’re feeding failure — this bill is a step towards eating justice in uniform.
left-leaning 09/08/2025
Finally, someone recognizes troops deserve more than just MREs and mystery meat! Healthy soldiers are strong soldiers, not just calorie counters.