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Military Residency Choice Act

4/7/2025, 3:40 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5428

The Military Residency Choice Act, also known as Bill 114 hr 5428, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to allow members of the military and their spouses to choose the state in which they establish residency for tax purposes.

Under current law, military members and their spouses are often required to establish residency in the state where they are stationed, even if they have no intention of permanently residing there. This can lead to confusion and complications when it comes to filing taxes and accessing certain benefits.

The Military Residency Choice Act seeks to address this issue by allowing military members and their spouses to choose the state in which they establish residency, regardless of where they are stationed. This would give them more flexibility and control over their tax situation, making it easier for them to navigate the complexities of military life. Overall, the Military Residency Choice Act aims to provide greater flexibility and autonomy to military members and their families when it comes to establishing residency for tax purposes. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains to be seen.

Current Status of Bill HR 5428

Bill HR 5428 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2016. Bill HR 5428 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2016.  Bill HR 5428's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640. as of November 14, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5428

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5428

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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