Sec. 627. EVALUATION OF THE RATES OF THE BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR SUBSISTENCE

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## SEC. 627 EVALUATION OF THE RATES OF THE BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR SUBSISTENCE Not later than April 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the evaluation of the Secretary of the rates of the basic allowance for subsistence under section 402 of title 37, United States Code. Elements of such report shall include the following: ####

(1)The determination of the Secretary whether such rates are sufficient. ####

(2)Other factors that could be used to determine such rates, including— #####

(A)the number of dependents a member of the uniformed services has; #####

(B)whether the member has access to fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meat; #####

(C)whether the member has access to healthy food; and #####

(D)the local costs of food, including at commissaries operated by the Secretary under chapter 147 of title 10, United States Code. ####

(3)The recommendations of the Secretary whether, and how, such rates may be improved.