Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced his first bill of the 119th Congress – the Strengthening Servicemembers with Milk Act – alongside Chief Deputy Whip Reschenthaler (PA-14). This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations.
Congressmen Van Orden and Reschenthaler first introduced the Strengthening Servicemembers with Milk Act in the 118th Congress.
“This legislation supports two of the greatest cornerstones of our nation – our farmers and servicemembers,” said Rep. Van Orden. “Milk is a vital source of nutrients, and our men and women of the Armed Forces should have access to this essential dietary resource to maintain their health and readiness. I am proud to reintroduce the Strengthening Servicemembers with Milk Act this Congress with Rep. Reschenthaler to invest in our troops and the hardworking dairy farmers across the nation.”
Original cosponsors include: Reps. Glenn Thompson (PA-15), Trent Kelly (MS-01), Don Bacon (NE-02), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), and Mark Messmer (IN-08)
