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BAH Calculation Improvement Act

12/29/2022, 11:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7562

The Bill 117 hr 7562, also known as the BAH Calculation Improvement Act, aims to improve the way Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is calculated for military service members. The BAH is a monthly allowance provided to service members to help cover the cost of housing when they are not living in government-provided housing.

The main goal of this bill is to ensure that the BAH accurately reflects the cost of housing in the area where the service member is stationed. Currently, the BAH is calculated based on the median rental prices in a specific area, which may not always accurately reflect the actual cost of housing for service members.

The BAH Calculation Improvement Act proposes to update the way the BAH is calculated by taking into account additional factors such as the cost of utilities, transportation, and other housing-related expenses. This would help ensure that service members are receiving a fair and accurate allowance to cover their housing costs. Overall, the BAH Calculation Improvement Act seeks to provide better support for service members by ensuring that they receive a more accurate and fair allowance to cover their housing expenses while serving in the military.

Congressional Summary of HR 7562

BAH Calculation Improvement Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit to Congress a report on the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services that includes elements related to the calculation of such allowance.

Current Status of Bill HR 7562

Bill HR 7562 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2022. Bill HR 7562 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 2022.  Bill HR 7562's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of April 21, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7562

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7562

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Housing supply and affordability
- Military personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7562

BAH Calculation Improvement Act
BAH Calculation Improvement Act
To direct the Secretary of Defense to report on the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services.

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