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Military Housing Readiness Council: Improving Conditions for Service Families

This bill establishes a new Department of Defense Military Housing Readiness Council to enhance living conditions for military families. The Council will oversee housing quality, collect complaints, and recommend improvements to ensure safer and better homes for service members and their families.
Key points
Creation of a Council to oversee the quality of military housing, including those managed by private companies.
The Council will receive tenant complaints, monitor maintenance response times, and assess dispute resolution processes.
The Council will include military representatives, spouses of service members, and external experts for a broad perspective.
All Council documents and meeting minutes will be publicly available, increasing transparency.
The Council will submit annual reports with housing assessments and recommendations for continuous improvements.
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Print number: 117_HR_8642
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Process start date: 2022-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Department of Defense Military Housing Readiness Council, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8642.

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 2022-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a Council to oversee the quality of military housing, including those managed by private companies.
  • The Council will receive tenant complaints, monitor maintenance response times, and assess dispute resolution processes.
  • The Council will include military representatives, spouses of service members, and external experts for a broad perspective.
  • All Council documents and meeting minutes will be publicly available, increasing transparency.
  • The Council will submit annual reports with housing assessments and recommendations for continuous improvements.
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. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53].

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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