Bill · S. 1122· Senate(119-S-1122)
BAH Restoration Act
- Introduced
- 3/25/2025
- Last activity
- 3/25/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Raphael Warnock
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "BAH Restoration Act," aims to amend title 37 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to increase the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services within the United States. It seeks to change how the monthly amount for this allowance is determined. Under the proposed change, the amount would be based on the monthly cost of adequate housing in a specific area. This determination would be made by the Secretary of Defense.
Yes
Does this make housing cost less?+5
The bill increases the housing allowance to match actual local costs, improving housing affordability for service members.
The opposite
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-2
The bill increases spending on housing allowances for uniformed services.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Housing Support: The bill proposes that the monthly amount for the basic allowance for housing be the amount of the monthly cost of adequate housing in a specific area (Section 2). This could provide more financial support to members of the uniformed services based on their actual living costs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending-2
- 3/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate
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Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska