To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services in the Virgin Islands.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2019)
This bill revises the housing allowance for uniformed service members in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Specifically, the Department of Defense must provide to a service member serving in the U.S. Virgin Islands the basic housing allowance, rather than the overseas housing allowance.
Currently, a service member on duty in the U.S. Virgin Islands receives the overseas housing allowance, which is limited to cost reimbursement. By contrast, service members in the 50 states and the District of Columbia receive the basic housing allowance, which offers a fixed amount for each locality and grade/rank.
What just happenedMay 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2019
- May 17, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Military Personnel Subcommittee - May 16, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - May 16, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 16, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House