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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 37, United States Code, to increase the basic allowance for housing inside the United States for members of the uniformed services.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "BAH Restoration Act," aims to modify the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for members of the uniformed services within the United States. Specifically, the bill proposes changing how the monthly housing allowance is calculated by requiring that the amount be based directly on the actual monthly cost of adequate housing in a specific area, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. The allowance would be tailored to match the cost of housing for service members in the same pay grade and with the same dependency status in that particular geographic location. This change suggests a more precise and potentially more responsive approach to housing allowances, recognizing that housing costs can vary significantly across different regions of the United States. By tying the allowance more closely to local housing market conditions, the bill seeks to ensure that uniformed service members receive housing support that more accurately reflects their actual living expenses.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (36)
Marilyn Strickland (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Don Beyer (D),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Maggie Goodlander (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
James Walkinshaw (D),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 03/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1956/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1956/BILLS-119hr1956ih.pdf |
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