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BAH Restoration Act
4/1/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1956
The proposed legislation seeks to address the rising cost of housing in certain areas of the country by increasing the BAH rates. This increase would help ensure that service members are able to afford suitable housing for themselves and their families while serving their country.
If passed, the bill would provide much-needed financial relief to service members who may be struggling to make ends meet due to high housing costs. By increasing the BAH rates, the government would be demonstrating its commitment to supporting the men and women who serve in the uniformed services. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1956 aims to improve the quality of life for service members by ensuring they have access to affordable housing options. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to address a pressing issue facing members of the uniformed services stationed within the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 1956
BAH Restoration Act
This bill increases the monthly amount of the basic housing allowance for members of the uniformed services inside the United States.
Specifically, the monthly amount of allowance for a member must be the amount of the monthly cost of adequate housing in the area, as determined by the Department of Defense, for members of the uniformed services serving in the same pay grade and same dependency status as the member. (Currently, the allowance is based on the difference between this amount and a percentage of the national average monthly cost of housing for members with the same pay grade and dependency status.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 1956
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1956
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
81Democrat Cosponsors
71Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1956
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Comments
Davina Merritt
9 months ago
I don't see the point in this bill. It seems like a waste of money to increase the housing allowance for members of the uniformed services. It's not fair that they get special treatment while others struggle to afford housing. In the long run, this bill could lead to more inequality and resentment among the population.
Hanna George
8 months ago
I read about this bill that could impact housing allowances for military members. It's called the BAH Restoration Act. It seems like it could have some consequences for those who serve our country. It's important to stay informed about these kinds of changes. The big picture is that we need to make sure our military members are taken care of.
