Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act

The Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3165, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the transparency and accountability of military housing provided to service members and their families.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Department of Defense to establish a centralized database that contains information on all military housing units, including their condition, maintenance history, and any health or safety hazards. This database would be accessible to service members and their families, as well as to Congress and the public.

Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen oversight of private companies that manage military housing by requiring regular inspections and audits to ensure that these companies are meeting their obligations to provide safe and habitable housing to service members. The bill also includes provisions to hold these companies accountable for any violations or deficiencies in the housing they provide. Overall, the Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act seeks to address the issues of substandard military housing that have been reported in recent years, and to ensure that service members and their families have access to safe and quality housing while serving their country.