BAH Restoration Act

The BAH Restoration Act changes how the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is calculated for military members stationed in the United States. It requires BAH amounts to equal the actual monthly cost of adequate housing in a member's area, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, adjusted for the member's pay grade and dependency status (e.g., whether they have a spouse or children). This policy directly affects all uniformed service members receiving BAH while serving in the U.S., replacing previous calculation methods with a standard tied to local housing expenses. The bill ensures housing allowances more closely reflect real-world costs in each location.