Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1823

119th Congress

Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:May 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Markwayne Mullin

Senator

Republican

OK

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill aims to increase the monthly basic housing allowance for members of the U.S. military living within the United States. It would require the Department of Defense to set the allowance amount based on the actual housing costs in each area where service members are stationed.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

SponsorMarkwayne Mullin (R-OK)

Introduced5/20/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

ChamberSenate

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Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025

This bill aims to increase the monthly basic housing allowance for members of the U.S. military living within the United States. It would require the Department of Defense to set the allowance amount based on the actual housing costs in each area where service

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This bill aims to increase the monthly basic housing allowance for members of the U.S. military living within the United States. It would require the Department of Defense to set the allowance amount based on the actual housing costs in each area where service members are stationed.

Bill Number: 1823
Sponsor: Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Title: Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1823
Sponsor: Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Summary: This bill aims to increase the monthly basic housing allowance for members of the U.S. military living within the United States. It would require the Department of Defense to set the allowance amount based on the actual housing costs in each area where service members are stationed.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to increase the monthly basic housing allowance for members of the U.S. military living within the United States. It would require the Department of Defense to set the allowance amount based on the actual housing costs in each area where service members are stationed.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

BAH Restoration Act This bill increases the monthly amount of the basic housing allowance for members of the uniformed services inside the United States. Specifically, the monthly amount of allowance for a member must be the amount of the monthly cost of adequate housing in the area, as determined by the Department of Defense, for members of the uniformed services serving in the same pay grade and same dependency status as the member.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Increases the monthly basic housing allowance for U.S. military members living in the United States.
Requires the Department of Defense to set the allowance amount based on the true housing costs in each local area.
Ensures service members receive enough money to cover adequate housing in their assigned locations.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly benefit active-duty U.S. military personnel by providing them with housing allowances that better match the actual cost of living in their communities. This could make it easier for service members and their families to find and afford suitable housing, improving their quality of life and financial security.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1823, 119th Congress (2025). "Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1823

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