BAH Restoration Act
This bill amends the calculation method for the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for uniformed service members living off-base in the United States. It requires the Secretary of Defense to set BAH amounts based directly on the actual monthly cost of adequate housing in each area, matching the member's pay grade and dependency status. This change ensures BAH rates more accurately reflect local housing expenses rather than using a previous formula. The bill directly affects all service members receiving BAH for off-base housing across the U.S., particularly those in high-cost areas where current rates may not cover actual rent.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Mar 6, 2025
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1 primary · 36 co-sponsors
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Party
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Marilyn Strickland
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
Co
August Pfluger
RRepublican
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Brittany Pettersen
DDemocratic
Co
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
RRepublican
Co
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
Co
Don Bacon
RRepublican
Co
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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