Military Housing Readiness Council Act

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Military Housing Readiness Council Act

This bill establishes the Department of Defense Military Housing Readiness Council to review and make recommendations to the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding policies for privatized military housing.

The council must also monitor compliance by DOD with statutory and regulatory improvements to policies for privatized military housing and make recommendations to improve collaboration, awareness, and promotion of accurate and timely information about privatized military housing, accommodations available through the Exceptional Family Member Program, and other support services among policymakers, service providers, and targeted beneficiaries.

The council must make all documents publicly available until the council ceases to exist.

Bill 118 s 2047, also known as the Military Housing Readiness Council Act, was introduced in the US Congress to address issues related to military housing readiness. The purpose of this bill is to establish a council that will focus on improving the quality of housing for military service members and their families.

The council created by this bill will be responsible for assessing the current state of military housing, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies to ensure that military families have access to safe and affordable housing. The council will also work to address any issues related to the maintenance and management of military housing facilities.

Additionally, the bill requires the council to submit an annual report to Congress detailing its findings and recommendations for improving military housing readiness. This report will be used to inform future legislation and policy decisions related to military housing. Overall, the Military Housing Readiness Council Act aims to prioritize the well-being of military service members and their families by ensuring that they have access to high-quality housing options. This bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards improving the overall readiness and morale of the US military.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2047

Introduced on
2023-06-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/20/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Military Housing Readiness Council Act

This bill establishes the Department of Defense Military Housing Readiness Council to review and make recommendations to the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding policies for privatized military housing.

The council must also monitor compliance by DOD with statutory and regulatory improvements to policies for privatized military housing and make recommendations to improve collaboration, awareness, and promotion of accurate and timely information about privatized military housing, accommodations available through the Exceptional Family Member Program, and other support services among policymakers, service providers, and targeted beneficiaries.

The council must make all documents publicly available until the council ceases to exist.

Bill 118 s 2047, also known as the Military Housing Readiness Council Act, was introduced in the US Congress to address issues related to military housing readiness. The purpose of this bill is to establish a council that will focus on improving the quality of housing for military service members and their families.

The council created by this bill will be responsible for assessing the current state of military housing, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies to ensure that military families have access to safe and affordable housing. The council will also work to address any issues related to the maintenance and management of military housing facilities.

Additionally, the bill requires the council to submit an annual report to Congress detailing its findings and recommendations for improving military housing readiness. This report will be used to inform future legislation and policy decisions related to military housing. Overall, the Military Housing Readiness Council Act aims to prioritize the well-being of military service members and their families by ensuring that they have access to high-quality housing options. This bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards improving the overall readiness and morale of the US military.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to create a Department of Defense Military Housing Readiness Council to enhance oversight and accountability for deficiencies in military housing, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/28/2023

Military Housing Readiness Council Act

This bill establishes the Department of Defense Military Housing Readiness Council to review and make recommendations to the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding policies for privati...


Latest Action6/20/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.