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Proposal:Base Commander Housing Oversight Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Base Commander Housing Oversight Act

This bill establishes remedies against a lessor of military housing who fails to operate according to the contract.

Specifically, the Department of Defense may withhold a payment, require the lessor to reimburse tenants for personal property damage, or require the lessor to pay tenant moving expenses.

A service member may report maintenance issues to a superior in the chain of command or to an Inspector General.

Bill Title

Base Commander Housing Oversight Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • 2019-02-27: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-27: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.