To provide healthy food options in military commissaries, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Tom Barrett

HR 9950 aims to ensure military commissaries offer healthier, more accessible food options to support nutrition, readiness, and well-being of service members and families.

Introduced in House

Summary of HR 9950 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

HR 9950 proposes to ensure healthy food options are available in military commissaries. The bill aims to promote better nutrition and dietary choices for service members, veterans, and their families by expanding or improving the availability of healthier food selections within Department of Defense (DoD) commissaries and related facilities. The overarching goal is to support military readiness, wellness, and quality of life through improved access to nutritious foods.

Key provisions and changes

Ensure provision of healthy food options in military commissaries, with standards or guidance to define what constitutes “healthy” options.

Potential requirements for military commissaries to increase the availability and visibility of healthier foods (e.g., fruits, vegetables, low-sodium products, whole grains, lean proteins) and reduce barriers to access.

Possible implementation timelines or phased rollout for incorporating healthier options across commissaries.

May include reporting or oversight elements to track progress, compliance, and impact on food offerings and pricing.

Could involve coordination with DoD, Army/Navy/Air Force/Marine Corps commissary systems, suppliers, and nutrition or public health guidance.

Affected entities and beneficiaries

Primary: DoD commissaries and the personnel who shop there (active duty service members, reservists, retirees, and their families).

Secondary: Commissary system management and vendors/suppliers who stock and provide food items to commissaries.

Potential impact on commissary pricing or product mix, depending on specific provisions and implementation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services (as of the most recent action history).

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Tom Barrett.

Next steps typically include committee markup, potential amendments, and floor consideration, followed by passage of the bill or referral to the Senate for companion action.

Specific dates in the action history indicate introduction and committee referral on July 27, 2026.

Potential implications

Positive impact on military health and readiness through improved dietary options.

Administrative and procurement implications for the Commissary System, including potential changes to product sourcing, inventory, and nutritional labeling.

Any price adjustments or subsidies would depend on enacted provisions and DoD implementation details.

Note: This summary reflects the bill’s stated objectives and the information available in the action history. For full details, the bill text and any committee reports or amendments should be consulted when published.