Bill > S1122

This bill proposes to modify the basic allowance for housing (BAH) for members of the uniformed services within the United States. Currently, BAH is a monthly financial allowance provided to service members to help cover housing costs when they are not provided with government housing. The bill specifically amends existing law to change how the BAH amount is calculated. Instead of using the current method, the new provision would require the Secretary of Defense to determine the monthly amount based on the actual cost of adequate housing in a specific geographic area, taking into account the service member's pay grade and dependency status. This means the housing allowance would more directly reflect the real housing expenses in a given location, potentially providing service members with a more accurate and fair housing stipend that better matches local housing market conditions.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1122/all-info