119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 8, 2025
H.R. 5208In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy (D-CA)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 8, 2025
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5 Democrats, 3 Republicans (of 8 shown).
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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