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Military Housing Readiness Council Act

3/12/2024, 12:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 2047

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.

Congressional Summary of S 2047

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2047

Bill S 2047 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 20, 2023. Bill S 2047 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 20, 2023.  Bill S 2047's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2047

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2047

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2047

Military Housing Readiness Council Act
Military Housing Readiness Council Act
A 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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2047

Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
MassachusettsDemocrat
Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
New HampshireDemocrat
Jon Ossoff
Jon Ossoff
GeorgiaDemocrat
Mazie K. Hirono
Mazie K. Hirono
HawaiiDemocrat

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