I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1030 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2023 Ms. Plaskett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services in the Virgin Islands.

1. Application of basic allowance for housing to members of the uniformed services in the Virgin Islands (a) In general Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading, by inserting and the Virgin Islands after the United States ; (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the Virgin Islands after the United States ; and (3) in paragraphs (2), (3)(A), and (6), by inserting or the Virgin Islands after the United States each place it appears. (b) Conforming amendments Section 403(c) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading, by inserting or the Virgin Islands after the United States ; and (2) in paragraphs (1), (2), (3)(A)(i), and (3)(B), by inserting or the Virgin Islands after the United States each place it appears. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to payments under section 403 of title 37, United States Code, beginning on January 1, 2024.