US HB5567

Secretary of Defense must brief Congress on plans to expand affordable housing access for Armed Forces members through partnerships with local governments and housing providers

Briefing must identify high cost-of-living and rural locations near remote installations where service members face the greatest housing affordability challenges

Department of Defense must summarize current and planned efforts with municipalities for rental relief and lease flexibility, including any existing memoranda of understanding

Assessment required of potential landlord and city incentives such as waived security deposits, below-BAH lease rates, application fee discounts, and flexible lease terms

Recommendations for legislative or policy changes needed to enhance local housing partnerships and reduce housing insecurity for service members must be included