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BAH Restoration Act

USA119th CongressS-1122| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
Raphael G. Warnock

Raphael G. Warnock

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to significantly increase the basic allowance for housing (BAH) for members of the uniformed services stationed within the United States. It proposes an amendment to title 37, United States Code, to revise the calculation method for this critical benefit. Specifically, the bill mandates that the monthly BAH for an area shall be the full monthly cost of adequate housing in that location. This amount will be determined by the Secretary of Defense, considering the service member's pay grade and dependency status. The objective is to ensure that the allowance fully covers actual housing expenses, thereby enhancing financial support for military families.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4562
BAH Restoration Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1823
BAH Restoration Act
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1956
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4562
    BAH Restoration Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1823
    BAH Restoration Act


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1956
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1956: BAH Restoration Act

BAH Restoration Act

USA119th CongressS-1122| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
This legislation aims to significantly increase the basic allowance for housing (BAH) for members of the uniformed services stationed within the United States. It proposes an amendment to title 37, United States Code, to revise the calculation method for this critical benefit. Specifically, the bill mandates that the monthly BAH for an area shall be the full monthly cost of adequate housing in that location. This amount will be determined by the Secretary of Defense, considering the service member's pay grade and dependency status. The objective is to ensure that the allowance fully covers actual housing expenses, thereby enhancing financial support for military families.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4562
BAH Restoration Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1823
BAH Restoration Act
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1956
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4562
    BAH Restoration Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1823
    BAH Restoration Act


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1956
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Raphael G. Warnock

Raphael G. Warnock

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1956: BAH Restoration Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted