BAH Restoration Act

The BAH Restoration Act changes how Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is calculated for military members stationed in the United States. It requires the Secretary of Defense to set BAH payments equal to the actual monthly cost of adequate housing in each location, based on the service member's pay grade and whether they have dependents. This adjustment directly affects active-duty service members living off-base across the U.S., ensuring their housing allowance matches local rental costs. The bill replaces the prior formula with a system tied to current housing expenses rather than a fixed standard.