To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool for use by members of the Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and compare housing, and for other purposes.

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a feedback tool through which members of the Armed Forces and their spouses may anonymously identify, rate, and compare housing under the jurisdiction of DOD, including privatized military housing.

Bill 117 hr 7144, also known as the "Military Housing Feedback Act," aims to improve the housing conditions for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool that will allow military personnel and their families to identify, rate, and compare housing options.

The tool will provide a platform for service members and their spouses to share their experiences with different housing options, including both on-base and off-base housing. This feedback will help the Department of Defense to better understand the needs and preferences of military families when it comes to housing.

The goal of the bill is to ensure that military families have access to safe, affordable, and high-quality housing options. By providing a feedback tool, the Department of Defense can work towards improving the overall housing conditions for service members and their families. In addition to developing the feedback tool, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to military housing. Overall, the Military Housing Feedback Act aims to address the housing needs of military families and improve the overall quality of housing options available to them.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 7144

Introduced on
2022-03-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/17/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a feedback tool through which members of the Armed Forces and their spouses may anonymously identify, rate, and compare housing under the jurisdiction of DOD, including privatized military housing.

Bill 117 hr 7144, also known as the "Military Housing Feedback Act," aims to improve the housing conditions for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool that will allow military personnel and their families to identify, rate, and compare housing options.

The tool will provide a platform for service members and their spouses to share their experiences with different housing options, including both on-base and off-base housing. This feedback will help the Department of Defense to better understand the needs and preferences of military families when it comes to housing.

The goal of the bill is to ensure that military families have access to safe, affordable, and high-quality housing options. By providing a feedback tool, the Department of Defense can work towards improving the overall housing conditions for service members and their families. In addition to developing the feedback tool, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to military housing. Overall, the Military Housing Feedback Act aims to address the housing needs of military families and improve the overall quality of housing options available to them.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool for use by members of the Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and compare housing, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Housing industry and standards•
Military personnel and dependents

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/22/2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a feedback tool through which members of the Armed Forces and their spouses may anonymously identify, rate, and compare housing under the jurisdiction of DOD, including privatized mili...


Latest Action3/17/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.