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Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022

3/13/2024, 2:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4360

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022

This bill extends certain authorities of the Department of Defense (DOD) to adjust basic housing allowances for military housing in certain areas.

Specifically, the bill extends to December 31, 2024, DOD's authority to increase the rates of basic housing allowance in areas of a declared major disaster or areas containing one or more military installations that are experiencing a sudden increase in the number of members assigned to the installation.

The bill also extends to September 30, 2024, DOD's authority to prescribe a temporary adjustment to basic housing allowance rates if DOD determines the costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the current allowance rates by more than 20%.

Current Status of Bill S 4360

Bill S 4360 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2022. Bill S 4360 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2022.  Bill S 4360's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 8, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4360

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4360

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4360

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022
Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022
A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas.

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