119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Nov 9, 2026
S. 5693In Committee
A bill to amend section 453 of title 37, United States Code, to provide for the reimbursement of costs of long commutes for members of the Armed Forces assigned to remote or isolated installations in areas without affordable housing.
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky (D-NV)1 cosponsorIntroduced Nov 9, 2026
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In plain English
S. 5693, sponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), allows the military to reimburse members of the Armed Forces for costs related to long commutes when they are stationed at remote or isolated bases in areas lacking affordable housing. The bill amends federal law governing military pay and allowances to address the financial burden service members face when affordable housing is unavailable near their duty stations.
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Nov 9
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Nov 9
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 9
Introduced in Senate
All 1 cosponsor
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