The Junior Enlisted Housing Affordability Act of 2023 (S. 1977) aims to modify how the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is calculated for junior members of the uniformed services.
Currently, the BAH calculation method is based on:
This bill seeks to amend Section 403(b)(5) of title 37, United States Code, by striking the language that specifies the factors on which the BAH is based. The intended effect of this amendment is to allow for a more accurate assessment of housing costs specifically for junior service members.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-14 | IntroReferral | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate |
| 2023-06-14 | IntroReferral | Introduced in Senate | Library of Congress |