S 1977 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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 It removes the current requirement that BAH amounts be based on specific, outdated criteria, aiming to create a more accurate assessment of actual housing costs in local areas.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.
Sub-Topics: Affordable Housing
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 14, 2023 Last action Jun 14, 2023
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Jun 14, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Jun 14, 2023
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