Junior Enlisted Housing Affordability Act of 2023
This bill modifies how the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is calculated for junior enlisted service members. It removes the current requirement that BAH amounts be based on specific, outdated criteria, aiming to create a more accurate assessment of actual housing costs in local areas. The change directly affects junior enlisted military members by potentially adjusting their housing allowance to better reflect real housing expenses in their locations.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Jun 14, 2023
Last action Jun 14, 2023
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Jun 14, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
upper
Jun 14, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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