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BAH Restoration Act

USA119th CongressHR-1956| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Marilyn Strickland

Marilyn Strickland

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (35)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The BAH Restoration Act proposes to amend title 37 of the United States Code, specifically addressing the basic allowance for housing (BAH) for uniformed service members stationed within the United States. The primary goal of this legislation is to increase the amount of BAH provided to these service members. Currently, the Basic Allowance for Housing often does not cover the full cost of adequate housing, requiring service members to pay a portion out-of-pocket. This bill mandates that the monthly BAH for a given area shall be equal to the full monthly cost of adequate housing in that area. The determination of this cost will be made by the Secretary of Defense, taking into account the service member's pay grade and dependency status, effectively restoring the allowance to 100% coverage of housing expenses.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7561
BAH Restoration Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2537
BAH Restoration Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1122
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7561
    BAH Restoration Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2537
    BAH Restoration Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1122
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1122: BAH Restoration Act

BAH Restoration Act

USA119th CongressHR-1956| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
The BAH Restoration Act proposes to amend title 37 of the United States Code, specifically addressing the basic allowance for housing (BAH) for uniformed service members stationed within the United States. The primary goal of this legislation is to increase the amount of BAH provided to these service members. Currently, the Basic Allowance for Housing often does not cover the full cost of adequate housing, requiring service members to pay a portion out-of-pocket. This bill mandates that the monthly BAH for a given area shall be equal to the full monthly cost of adequate housing in that area. The determination of this cost will be made by the Secretary of Defense, taking into account the service member's pay grade and dependency status, effectively restoring the allowance to 100% coverage of housing expenses.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7561
BAH Restoration Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2537
BAH Restoration Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1122
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7561
    BAH Restoration Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2537
    BAH Restoration Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1122
    Introduced in Senate
Marilyn Strickland

Marilyn Strickland

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (35)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1122: BAH Restoration Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted