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Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.
The annual spring event stressed restoring the Basic Allowance for Housing and preserving TRICARE pharmacy network access.
Lawmakers in both parties have been expressing concern in recent years that the Basic Allowance for Housing is not keeping pace with the housing market.
Amid recruiting struggles, military officials have pointed to the fact that some entry-level service industry jobs offer a more competitive salary than the military.
A bipartisan bill in Congress aims to amend the IRS rule to make the pay exempt from taxes.