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BAH Restoration Act (HR-1956) · Congress.wiki

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Amends37 U.S.C. 403(b)(3)

Replaces paragraph (3) of 37 U.S.C. 403(b) to define the monthly basic allowance for housing for an area of the United States as the amount of the monthly cost of adequate housing in that area, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, for members in the same pay grade and with the same dependency status.

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United StatesHouse Bill 1956HR 1956

BAH Restoration Act

Armed Forces and National Security

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Introduced March 6, 2025 by Marilyn Strickland · Last progress March 6, 2025

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Sets the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) inside the United States to match the full monthly cost of adequate housing for each area, based on a member’s pay grade and dependency status as determined by the Department of Defense.

This change is meant to eliminate out‑of‑pocket housing costs where BAH is below local market rates. It does not include funding; DoD would adjust rates using its housing cost data and methods.

Georgiasenator·Raphael Gamaliel Warnock

BAH Restoration Act

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1 cosponsor·Updated 3/9/2026·Last progress March 25, 2025