Commissary Healthy Options and servicemember Welfare (CHOW) Act

# CHOW Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Commissary Healthy Options and servicemember Welfare (CHOW) Act would improve food options and nutrition standards at military commissaries—the grocery stores where active-duty service members, veterans, and their families shop. The bill aims to expand access to healthy food choices and strengthen nutritional quality of products sold at these facilities, which currently serve millions of military-connected individuals. **Who It Affects** This legislation directly impacts active-duty service members, retirees, veterans, and military families who rely on commissaries for their grocery shopping.

Military commissaries offer tax-free shopping and discounted prices, making them an important benefit for these populations. **Current Status** The bill (S 2772) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and is currently pending in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Specific details about the bill's exact provisions are not yet available in public summaries.