United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 2850 — Military Patron Protection Act of 2017

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a commission to advise on military resale benefits.

The Military Patron Protection Act of 2017 creates the Military Resale Patron Benefits Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary of Defense on various issues related to military commissaries and exchanges. The commission will analyze impacts on patrons and welfare programs and will submit reports to Congress.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran, this could affect the programs and benefits you receive from military commissaries and exchanges.

Summary

Military Patron Protection Act of 2017 This bill establishes the Military Resale Patron Benefits Advisory Commission to advise the Department of Defense (DOD) on: the effects of military commissary and exchange operations on their patrons and on morale, welfare, and recreation programs; the sources and uses of commissary and exchange revenues; and fulfillment of the requirement to implement a comprehensive strategy to optimize management practices across the defense commissary and exchange systems. The Commission shall advise DOD on proposed reforms to commissary and exchange operations that could affect: the use of revenue; the morale, welfare, and recreation programs provided for, and the morale of, military members and dependents; and philanthropic programs that benefit members and their families. The bill requires DOD to: (1) report annually on the use of funds generated by commissaries and exchanges, the constitution and purpose of the boards of directors of the Military Exchanges and Commissary Operations and any determination to use such funds, and DOD responses to any commission proposals; (2) notify Congress before expending certain funds; and (3) notify Congress before taking action that would reduce a contract awarded by the Defense Commissary Agency to a small, veteran-owned, woman-owned, or disadvantaged business concern or a qualified nonprofit agency for the blind or other severely disabled.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2850 do?
Military Patron Protection Act of 2017 This bill establishes the Military Resale Patron Benefits Advisory Commission to advise the Department of Defense (DOD) on: the effects of military commissary and exchange operations on their patrons and on morale, welfare, and recreation programs; the sources and uses of commissary and exchange revenues; and fulfillment of the requirement to implement a comprehensive strategy to optimize management practices across the defense commissary and exchange systems. The Commission shall advise DOD on proposed reforms to commissary and exchange operations that could affect: the use of revenue; the morale, welfare, and recreation programs provided for, and the morale of, military members and dependents; and philanthropic programs that benefit members and their families. The bill requires DOD to: (1) report annually on the use of funds generated by commissaries and exchanges, the constitution and purpose of the boards of directors of the Military Exchanges and Commissary Operations and any determination to use such funds, and DOD responses to any commission proposals; (2) notify Congress before expending certain funds; and (3) notify Congress before taking action that would reduce a contract awarded by the Defense Commissary Agency to a small, veteran-owned, woman-owned, or disadvantaged business concern or a qualified nonprofit agency for the blind or other severely disabled.
Who sponsors HR 2850?
HR 2850 is sponsored by Jones, Walter B., Jr. (Republican) and Walz, Timothy J. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2850?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2850?
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