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Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3165
The Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3165, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the transparency and accountability of military housing provided to service members and their families.
One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Department of Defense to establish a centralized database that contains information on all military housing units, including their condition, maintenance history, and any health or safety hazards. This database would be accessible to service members and their families, as well as to Congress and the public.
Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen oversight of private companies that manage military housing by requiring regular inspections and audits to ensure that these companies are meeting their obligations to provide safe and habitable housing to service members. The bill also includes provisions to hold these companies accountable for any violations or deficiencies in the housing they provide. Overall, the Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act seeks to address the issues of substandard military housing that have been reported in recent years, and to ensure that service members and their families have access to safe and quality housing while serving their country.
One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Department of Defense to establish a centralized database that contains information on all military housing units, including their condition, maintenance history, and any health or safety hazards. This database would be accessible to service members and their families, as well as to Congress and the public.
Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen oversight of private companies that manage military housing by requiring regular inspections and audits to ensure that these companies are meeting their obligations to provide safe and habitable housing to service members. The bill also includes provisions to hold these companies accountable for any violations or deficiencies in the housing they provide. Overall, the Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act seeks to address the issues of substandard military housing that have been reported in recent years, and to ensure that service members and their families have access to safe and quality housing while serving their country.
Congressional Summary of HR 3165
Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act
This bill modifies requirements for the complaint database for military housing that the Department of Defense must establish. The bill specifies that complaints may be made by a member of the Armed Forces or dependent that resides in a covered dwelling unit (i.e., a unit of accompanied family housing, unaccompanied housing, or barracks in which a member resides but does not own).
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment must annually report to Congress with a summary of the data collected by the complaint database and any actions taken to remedy complaints.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3165
Bill HR 3165 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2023. Bill HR 3165 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2023. Bill HR 3165's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2485-2486) as of May 22, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3165
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
44Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
28Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3165
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3165
Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act
Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act
To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish additional requirements for a military housing complaint database.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3165
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