To make permanent the extension of the period of temporary continuation of basic allowance for housing for dependents of members of the Armed Forces who die on active duty.

1. Adds SEC. 605. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF TEMPORARY CONTINUATION OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING FOR DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO DIE ON ACTIVE DUTY at the end of subtitle A of title VI

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   In S. 1042 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to acceptances of enlisted members of appointments as officers on or after that date.

   Inserted: SEC. 605. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF TEMPORARY CONTINUATION OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING FOR DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO DIE ON ACTIVE DUTY.

   Inserted: Effective immediately after the termination, pursuant to subsection (b) of section 1022 of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 (Public Law 109-13; 119 Stat. 251), of the amendments made by subsection (a) of such section, section 403(l) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking "180 days" each place it appears and inserting "365 days".

   Original wording

   At the end of subtitle A of title VI, add the following:

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