Military Tenant Advocacy Improvement Act
3/12/2024, 5:07 PMSummary of Bill S 1978
The Military Tenant Advocacy Improvement Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1978, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve the advocacy services available to military tenants who are renting housing on or near military installations.The bill aims to address issues such as substandard living conditions, unfair rental practices, and inadequate support for military tenants. It seeks to establish a more robust system of advocacy for these individuals, ensuring that they have access to the resources and assistance they need to address any housing-related concerns.
Specifically, the Military Tenant Advocacy Improvement Act would require the Department of Defense to establish a program to provide advocacy services to military tenants. This program would include the designation of advocates who would be responsible for assisting tenants in resolving disputes with landlords, accessing legal resources, and advocating for their rights as renters. Additionally, the bill would require the Department of Defense to conduct regular inspections of military housing to ensure that it meets basic health and safety standards. It would also establish a process for tenants to report any issues or concerns they may have with their housing, and require landlords to address these concerns in a timely manner. Overall, the Military Tenant Advocacy Improvement Act aims to improve the living conditions and overall well-being of military tenants by providing them with the support and resources they need to address any housing-related issues they may encounter.
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Current Status of Bill S 1978
Bill S 1978 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill S 1978 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 14, 2023. Bill S 1978's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 14, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1978
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1978
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Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1978
Military Tenant Advocacy Improvement ActMilitary Tenant Advocacy Improvement ActA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to develop requirements for military tenant advocates for privatized military housing, and for other purposes.Comments
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