Mandatory Report on Quality of Overseas Military Barracks and Housing Standards.
This law requires the U.S. Department of Defense to submit a detailed report on the quality and condition of unaccompanied military housing (barracks) located outside the United States. The goal is to identify potential health and safety risks and determine the necessary funding to bring these facilities up to new, higher habitability standards. This directly impacts the daily living conditions of service members stationed abroad.
Key points
Requires the DoD to evaluate the condition of all overseas military barracks using a uniform index to ensure safe and decent living conditions for service members.
The report must assess the funding needed to apply new health and safety standards to these overseas facilities.
The legislation aims to enhance the quality of life and mission readiness for military personnel stationed outside the country.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7419
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A [R-VA-2]
Process start date: 2024-02-20