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Improved Advocacy and Rights Protection for Military Housing Tenants.

This law mandates the employment of independent, trained military tenant advocates at every installation offering privatized military housing. These advocates will assist military families in resolving housing disputes, enforcing their rights under the Tenant Bill of Rights, and ensuring their homes meet required quality standards. The goal is to provide better support and accountability regarding housing quality for service members and their families.
Key points
Mandatory employment of trained and certified tenant advocates at all installations with privatized military housing.
Advocates must be independent; preferential hiring of individuals previously employed by housing managers or garrison commands is prohibited.
Provides military families with expert support to enforce their Tenant Bill of Rights and navigate the dispute resolution process.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1978
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Tenant Advocacy Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1978.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory employment of trained and certified tenant advocates at all installations with privatized military housing.
  • Advocates must be independent; preferential hiring of individuals previously employed by housing managers or garrison commands is prohibited.
  • Provides military families with expert support to enforce their Tenant Bill of Rights and navigate the dispute resolution process.
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. Ossoff, Jon [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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