118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1764 — Military Food Security Act of 2023

“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.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Mar 23, 2023

Last action Mar 23, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 23, 2023

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Referred

Mar 23, 2023

Armed Services

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill modifies how gross household income is calculated for purposes of determining a servicemember's eligibility for a basic needs allowance (i.e., a supplemental monthly payment for basic needs) from the military department concerned. Under the bill, gross household income is calculated by subtracting the basic housing allowance paid to any servicemember from their household income.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 23, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 23, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.