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Code · BILL · 118th Congress · H.R. 5009 (EAH) — 118 HR 5009 EAH: Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 · Sec. 654

Sec. 654. Pilot program to increase access to food on military installations of the Army

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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall implement a pilot program to increase access to food on military installations of the Army for members of the Army who reside on such military installations. Food made available under the program under this section shall be accessible with a common access card (or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary) at dining facilities, commissaries, exchanges, restaurants, and other locations where such members can obtain food.
The pilot program under this section shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the implementation of the program under this section. Such briefing shall include the following elements: The milestones and timeline to complete such implementation. Resources, including software, hardware, and personnel, necessary for such implementation.
A description of potential barriers to implementation of the program, particularly for remote or rural military installations, or installations located in geographic areas with limited access to food. Policies or regulations of the Department of the Army that the Secretary determines necessary for such implementation. Recommendations of the Secretary regarding legislation necessary for such implementation.
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