Affordable Housing for Troops: Briefing on Support Plans
This Act requires the Secretary of Defense to brief Congress on plans to expand access to affordable housing for military members. It aims to address housing challenges, especially in high-cost or remote areas, through partnerships with local governments and housing providers. Citizens, including military families, can anticipate potential rental relief, flexible lease terms, and new off-base housing opportunities.
Key points
The Secretary of Defense must provide a briefing on efforts to expand affordable housing for military personnel.
The briefing will identify areas with the greatest housing challenges and outline plans for collaboration with local authorities and developers.
It will assess potential incentives for landlords, such as lower rents or waived security deposits, to help service members find housing.
The Act seeks to reduce housing insecurity and improve living conditions for military members and their families.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5567
Sponsor: Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]
Process start date: 2025-09-26