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Increased Housing Allowance for Service Members: Full Cost Coverage Restoration

This bill aims to increase the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for military members and uniformed services personnel serving within the United States. The change ensures that the monthly allowance will equal the full monthly cost of adequate housing in that specific area. This provides greater financial stability and reduces out-of-pocket housing expenses for service members.
Key points
The housing allowance for service members will be set to cover 100% of the adequate housing costs in their duty area.
This change is intended to reduce the financial burden of housing on military families and improve their financial stability.
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Print number: 118_S_1823
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2023-06-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BAH Restoration Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1823.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The housing allowance for service members will be set to cover 100% of the adequate housing costs in their duty area.
  • This change is intended to reduce the financial burden of housing on military families and improve their financial stability.
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 Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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