H.R.5208

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.

Introduced·9/8/25

Excludes basic allowance for housing from gross household income calculation for basic needs allowance for Armed Forces members.

Federal HB5208 amends 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. This change ensures that the basic allowance for housing does not factor into the income assessment for determining the basic needs allowance.

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Armed Services Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Sep 8, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 8, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.