To amend title 37, United States Code, to provide the Secretary of Defense with the authority to make temporary, emergency adjustments in the rates of the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services in response to a sudden increase in housing costs in a military housing area in the United States.

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Bill Number

HR 1324

Introduced

Mar 18, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.

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Armed Forces and National Security Congress Congressional oversight Congressional reporting requirements Energy Housing and Community Development Military housing Military pay Public utility rates

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide an emergency adjustment for up to six months in the rates of the basic allowance for housing for a particular military housing area in response to a sudden increase in housing costs as a result of higher utilities charges or other causes.

Actions

Mar 27, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Mar 27, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Mar 18, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 18, 2003

Introduced in House

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