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Gym Membership Allowance for Military Members Far From Base.

This bill introduces a monthly allowance for gym memberships for military members residing more than 10 miles from a military installation. This aims to support their physical fitness when access to military facilities is difficult. The allowance amount will be based on the average cost of a gym membership in their residential area.
Key points
Military members living over 10 miles from a base will receive a monthly gym membership allowance.
The allowance amount will be based on average gym costs in the member's residential area.
The goal is to support the physical fitness of service members without easy access to military sports facilities.
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Print number: 117_HR_7889
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Process start date: 2022-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Fitness Incentive Tuition Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7889.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military members living over 10 miles from a base will receive a monthly gym membership allowance.
  • The allowance amount will be based on average gym costs in the member's residential area.
  • The goal is to support the physical fitness of service members without easy access to military sports facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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