Commissary Healthy Options and servicemember Welfare (CHOW) Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Sep 11, 2025
What it does
The bill would authorize the Secretary of Defense to conduct a one-year pilot program at two military installations to provide monthly coupons to junior enlisted members for purchasing food at commissaries, with the goal of improving access to affordable and healthy food options, particularly for those living in unaccompanied housing. The coupons may only be used for food purchases at commissaries and cannot be used for alcohol, tobacco, or certain deposit fees, and are intended to supplement—not replace—existing food assistance like the basic allowance for subsistence. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress within 90 days after the pilot ends, evaluating coupon usage, member…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.