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US HB5208

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Panetta

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 402b(k)(1)(B) of title 37, United States Code, governing the basic needs allowance for military service members
  • Excludes the basic allowance for housing (BAH) from gross household income calculations when determining eligibility for the basic needs allowance
  • Changes current law from allowing Secretaries discretion over excluding portions of BAH to mandating full exclusion of all BAH paid to the member
  • Expands eligibility for the basic needs allowance by lowering calculated household income for service members receiving housing allowances

Legislative Description

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.

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

9/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services9/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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