House Bill 1403
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Base Commander Housing Oversight Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 27, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1403
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Base Commander Housing Oversight Act
This bill establishes remedies against a lessor of military housing who fails to operate according to the contract.
Specifically, the Department of Defense may withhold a payment, require the lessor to reimburse tenants for personal property damage, or require the lessor to pay tenant moving expenses.
A service member may report maintenance issues to a superior in the chain of command or to an Inspector General.
February 27, 2019
02/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
02/27/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
02/27/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:42 PM