Sanford Bishop (D-GA)
Military Housing Performance Insight Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Military Housing Performance Insight Act aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code regarding privatized military housing. It seeks to modify the existing report requirements to include more specific data and assessments. The bill adds new requirements for reporting on housing data used by the Department and how it informs decisions. It also requires explanations regarding customer satisfaction data and its limitations. Finally, it mandates that the Secretary of Defense publish these reports on a public website within 30 days of submission.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense publish housing reports on a public website within 30 days.
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill provides better oversight of the housing conditions provided to military personnel and their families.
- Scored +3
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill increases transparency regarding how housing data informs on-base housing decisions for military families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency for Military Families: The bill adds requirements for an overview of housing data used by the Department and the data sought from management companies (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 15). This provides a clearer look at the information driving housing decisions.
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Better Decision Making for On-Base Housing: The bill requires an assessment of how the Secretary of each military department uses housing data to inform on-base housing decisions (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 16). This could ensure that housing decisions are more informed.
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Greater Clarity on Resident Satisfaction: The bill requires an explanation of the limitations of customer satisfaction data, the process for determining resident satisfaction, and reasons for missing data (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 17). This helps people understand how reliable the satisfaction metrics actually are.
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Detailed Local Information: The bill asks for a breakdown of information by installation and military housing project to the maximum extent practicable (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 18). This allows people to see specific data relevant to their own locations.
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Public Access to Information: The Secretary of Defense must publish the report on a publicly available Department of Defense website within 30 days of submitting it (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 2). This ensures the public and military families can easily access these reports.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense publish housing reports on a public website within 30 days.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill provides better oversight of the housing conditions provided to military personnel and their families.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill increases transparency regarding how housing data informs on-base housing decisions for military families.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Improved oversight of privatized military housing can lead to better living conditions for service members and their families.
- 9/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia