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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 27, 1999
Strengthening Families in the Military Service Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish and carry out a program to provide, at no cost to the recipient, supplemental foods and nutrition education to: (1) low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to five years old of military families stationed outside the United States; and (2) eligible civilians serving with, employed by, or accompanying the armed forces outside the United States. Directs the Secretary to operate the program in a manner similar to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. Directs the inspectors general of the military departments and Department of Defense to investigate and monitor implementation of the program. Requires a program implementation report from the Secretary to the congressional defense and agricultural committees. Provides program funding for FY 2000 through 2002.
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Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D–VT
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6043-6044)
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