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US S1977

US S1977
Junior Enlisted Housing Affordability Act of 2023


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Introduced
06/14/2023
In Committee
06/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to modify the method for calculating the basic allowance for housing to more accurately assess the housing costs of junior members of the uniformed services.

AI Summary

This bill, the Junior Enlisted Housing Affordability Act of 2023, aims to modify the method for calculating the basic allowance for housing (BAH) to more accurately reflect the housing costs of junior members of the uniformed services. Specifically, it amends Section 403(b)(5) of Title 37 of the United States Code by removing the language that previously dictated the factors used to determine the BAH, which was based on the costs of adequate housing in the local military housing area as determined by the Department of Defense.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/14/2023)

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