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.

HR 5208 (119th Congress) is federal legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 8, 2025. Sponsored by Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]. Current status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (2025-09-08).