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To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool for use by members of the Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and compare housing, and for other purposes.

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7144

Bill 117 hr 7144, also known as the "Military Housing Feedback Act," aims to improve the housing conditions for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool that will allow military personnel and their families to identify, rate, and compare housing options.

The tool will provide a platform for service members and their spouses to share their experiences with different housing options, including both on-base and off-base housing. This feedback will help the Department of Defense to better understand the needs and preferences of military families when it comes to housing.

The goal of the bill is to ensure that military families have access to safe, affordable, and high-quality housing options. By providing a feedback tool, the Department of Defense can work towards improving the overall housing conditions for service members and their families. In addition to developing the feedback tool, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to military housing. Overall, the Military Housing Feedback Act aims to address the housing needs of military families and improve the overall quality of housing options available to them.

Congressional Summary of HR 7144

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a feedback tool through which members of the Armed Forces and their spouses may anonymously identify, rate, and compare housing under the jurisdiction of DOD, including privatized military housing.

Current Status of Bill HR 7144

Bill HR 7144 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2022. Bill HR 7144 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2022.  Bill HR 7144's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of March 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7144

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
38
Democrat Cosponsors
26
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7144

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Housing industry and standards
- Military personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7144

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool for use by members of the Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and compare housing, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool for use by members of the Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and compare housing, and for other purposes.

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