What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1556.
Housing Allowance and Mental Health Support for Junior Sailors.
This law introduces two key changes aimed at improving the living conditions and mental health support for junior sailors. It authorizes a Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for lower-ranking sailors (E-1 to E-5) without dependents when their vessel is undergoing maintenance and quarters are unavailable. Additionally, it increases the number of licensed mental health counselors available on large naval vessels like aircraft carriers and amphibious ships.
Key points
Financial Relief: Junior enlisted sailors (E-1 to E-5) without dependents may receive a temporary housing allowance if their ship is undergoing maintenance and they lack adequate on-base housing.
Increased Mental Health Access: The number of deployed resiliency counselors is increased to two per nuclear aircraft carrier or large deck amphibious ship, enhancing psychological support for the crew.
Temporary Benefit: The housing allowance is temporary and ends once the vessel maintenance is completed, ensuring financial support during periods of displacement.
Status:
Expired
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