I 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5958 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2010 Mr. Kingston (for himself and Mr. Taylor) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to allow members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are at least 18 years old and less than 21 years old to purchase and consume beer and wine at certain locations on military installations.

1.

Purchase and consumption of beer and wine by members of the Armed Forces on military installations

(a)

Purchase and consumption of beer and wine

(1)

In general

The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who is not less than 18 years old and not yet 21 years old may purchase and consume beer and wine from a location on a military installation where such beer and wine is intended to be consumed at the location (including restaurants, enlisted clubs, and morale, welfare, and recreation facilities) if such member presents a valid common access card when making such purchase. (2)

Exception

Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the purchase of beer and wine at the following: (A)Army-Air Force Exchange Services and Navy Exchange facilities. (B)Shoppettes. (C)Other facilities that sell beer and wine to be consumed offsite. (b)

Off base

Nothing in this Act shall be construed so as to allow a member of the Armed Forces who is less than 21 years old to transport beer or wine off of the military installation where such member purchased the beer or wine.