House Bill 2811
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Better Military Housing Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2811
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
Better Military Housing Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop and implement a plan to address health, safety, and quality issues at privatized military housing.
DOD shall provide a tenant entering into a tenancy agreement for such a housing unit information on
- tenant rights;
- expectations regarding reporting by tenants and landlords of maintenance, health, or safety issues relating to the unit;
- a comprehensive accounting of the rights and responsibilities relating to maintenance; and
- a comprehensive maintenance, repair, and remediation history of the unit.
At least annually, the DOD Inspector General shall inspect the oversight of privatized military housing at no fewer than 15 randomly selected installations. Additionally, DOD shall study ways to improve privatized military housing and the oversight and execution of contracts in order to improve housing conditions for Armed Forces members and their families.
May 16, 2019
05/17/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
05/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:26 AM