To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services in the Virgin Islands.

Summary

This bill adjusts 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.

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Timeline

1. 26 February 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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2. 26 February 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 26 February 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House · 26 February 2021 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Stacey Plaskett · D · Sponsor
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