Healthy Commissaries, Healthy Families Act

The Healthy Commissaries, Healthy Families Act directs the Defense Commissary Agency to create a program that makes healthier food options more available, visible, and affordable at military grocery stores across the United States. To achieve this, the bill requires the agency to appoint a dedicated Healthy Foods director and mandates that the Secretary of Defense work with the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Agriculture to develop a detailed plan within 180 days. This plan must outline strategies for sourcing food from local farmers, sharing best practices among government agencies, and promoting nutrition education for military families. Additionally, the law requires the agency to publish online resources identifying nearby farms and markets for each commissary and to submit annual reports to Congress on progress and challenges. The specific requirements established by this legislation are set to expire on December 31, 2030.