BAH Restoration Act

Summary#

This bill would change federal pay rules so that the monthly basic allowance for housing (BAH) for a service member serving inside the United States is set equal to the monthly cost of adequate housing in that area. The Secretary of Defense would determine the cost for members in the same pay grade and with the same dependency status.

What it means for you#

• For active-duty members: BAH for locations inside the United States would be tied to the measured cost of adequate housing for people in the same pay grade and whether they have dependents.
• The change applies only to housing inside the United States.
• No publicly available information on when any change would take effect or exact dollar amounts.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on expected budgetary costs, savings, or a Congressional Budget Office estimate.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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