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Introduced
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
In Committee
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 37, United States Code, to lower the threshold required for the Secretary of Defense to make a temporary adjustment to a rate of the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services, and to make permanent the authority to make such adjustment.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the existing law governing housing allowances for military service members by lowering the threshold that triggers the Secretary of Defense's ability to make temporary adjustments to the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). Currently, the Secretary could adjust BAH rates if housing costs changed by 20 percent, but this bill reduces that threshold to 15 percent, making it easier to make housing allowance adjustments. Additionally, the bill makes the authority to make these temporary adjustments permanent, removing the previous time limitation on this power. The Basic Allowance for Housing is a crucial benefit that helps service members offset the cost of housing when they are not provided with military housing, and this bill aims to make the system more responsive to rapid changes in local housing markets. By lowering the adjustment threshold and establishing permanent authority, the bill seeks to ensure that military personnel receive more timely and accurate housing support.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4060/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4060/BILLS-119hr4060ih.pdf |
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