Military Lodging Reform Act of 2023

The Military Lodging Reform Act of 2023 (HR 5298) transfers authority for managing military lodging from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment. This change directly affects service members requiring lodging due to temporary duty assignments or permanent station moves, as the new official will oversee all such housing matters. Key provisions require the Secretary of Defense to complete this transfer within 90 days of enactment, coordinate with each military service’s relevant assistant secretary, and certify completion to Congress within 180 days. The bill updates all federal references to reflect this new authority, streamlining oversight without altering lodging policies or costs for service members.