Farm to Base Food Security Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 17, 2021)
Farm to Base Food Security Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the current procurement practices of the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding food for consumption or distribution on DOD installations. Among other elements, the report must also include details on efforts by DOD to (1) establish and strengthen farm-to-base initiatives to source locally and regionally produced foods, and (2) collaborate with relevant federal agencies to procure locally and regionally produced foods.
What just happenedDec 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 17, 2021
- Dec 17, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Dec 17, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate