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Proposed Study on Food Insecurity for Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6186

June 24, 2026

Military Food Insecurity Veterans Affairs Federal Nutrition Programs Government Coordination

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would mandate that the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Agriculture coordinate to identify and address for service members leaving the military, with a formal report due one year after the bill's enactment.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Service members transitioning out of active duty

The amendment mandates increased outreach and education regarding their eligibility for federal nutrition assistance programs.

Department of Defense

The agency is required to conduct a study, increase outreach, and lead an inter-agency working group.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6186 proposes a new study and inter-agency working group to address among military personnel transitioning out of active duty. The amendment requires the Department of Defense to improve outreach regarding federal nutrition assistance and report on cross-agency coordination efforts.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this amendment affect?

It directly affects members of the Armed Forces who are transitioning out of , particularly those at risk of .

What is the goal of the proposed working group?

The working group is tasked with improving coordination, data sharing, and evaluation of factors contributing to across the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Agriculture.

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Inter-agency focus on food security

The amendment signals a shift toward formalizing data sharing between the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Agriculture to address veteran welfare.

Department of Defense Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Agriculture

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Primary agency responsible for the study and working group.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Agriculture“Agency collaborating on the working group.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives“Recipient of the required study report.”Map →

personMr. Warner“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMs. Murkowski“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“Agency collaborating on the study and working group.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Armed Services of the Senate“Recipient of the required study report.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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