To amend title 37, United States Code, to exclude the basic allowance for housing from the calculation of gross household income for purposes of the basic needs allowance for eligible members of the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by Jimmy Panetta DDemocrat, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Armed Forces and National Security.
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Cosponsors
8 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Blake D. Moore RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jennifer A. Kiggans RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Marilyn Strickland DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Josh Riley DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Maggie Goodlander DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Sara Jacobs DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublican | |
| Gabe Vasquez DDemocrat |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Armed Services Committee (House)Referred To, September 8, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names H.R. 5208.