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DemocratBill · H.R. 1956· House(119-HR-1956)

BAH Restoration Act

Rep. Strickland
Age: 64 years
Washington
Introduced
3/6/2025
Last activity
3/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Marilyn Strickland
Cosponsors
Democrat - 30Republican - 7
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the BAH Restoration Act and was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 6, 2025. The main purpose of the bill is to amend title 37 of the United States Code. It specifically focuses on increasing the basic allowance for housing inside the United States for members of the uniformed services. The text changes how the monthly amount of the basic allowance for housing is determined for a given area. Under the bill, this amount shall be the monthly cost of adequate housing in that area. The Secretary of Defense is responsible for determining these housing costs for members serving in the same pay grade and with the same dependency status.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make housing cost less?+3

    The bill helps members of the uniformed services afford housing by aligning their allowance with the actual cost of adequate housing in their area.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2

    The bill provides higher relative support for service members who may be at lower pay grades and facing high housing costs.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2

    Improving the compensation structure for service members provides a more stable foundation for their future transition into veteran status.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill increases government spending by increasing the housing allowances paid to members of the uniformed services.