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HR 1371 99th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Dental care Department of Defense Domestic Relations and Families Executive reorganization Families Health Housing and Housing Finance Housing finance Housing subsidies Military dependents Military housing Military pay Military personnel Rental housing Transportation and Travel Travel costs

Military Family Services Act of 1985

Introduced: February 28, 1985 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 8, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Mar 8, 1985
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Feb 28, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 28, 1985
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Military Family Services Act of 1985 - Implements a rate of 18 cents per mile as reimbursement allowances for travel and transportation expenses related to military service. Implements a weight allowance scale by pay grade for military moves. Limits temporary lodging expenses reimbursement to: (1) enlisted members only; and (2) $100 per day (currently $110).

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish voluntary enrollment premium-sharing dental benefit plans for spouses and children of members of the uniformed services who are on active duty for more than 30 days. Requires enrolled members to pay a premium established by the Secretary. Outlines coverage limits for such plan.

Creates a separate variable housing allowance for enlisted members of the uniformed services. (Currently, such allowance is the same for enlisted as well as non-enlisted members.)

Authorizes the Secretary of each military department to enter into agreements with lessors having rental housing units located near military installations to assure compensation to such lessors for a breach of a lease by members of the armed forces. Outlines details to be included in such agreement. Provides for reimbursement to the United States by a member if it is determined that damage to the unit or breach of the lease was caused by the member. Provides for deductions from a member's pay in such circumstances. Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to the Congress concerning such lease assurance agreements.

Establishes in the Department of Defense the Office of Military Family Services to provide family services to the members of the armed services. Outlines the services to be provided. Requires the Director of such Office to report to the Secretary of Defense every 12 months following the date of enactment of this Act concerning issues related to military families.

What's happening now March 8, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

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