Restoring the Covenant with the All-Voluntary Military Act
No service member with a family should live in poverty. This law raises pay for junior enlisted troops, fixes military housing, helps military spouses find jobs, protects those who seek mental health care, and keeps our best people in uniform. Funded by a tiny tax on the ultra-wealthy — 0.1% on income over $5 million. Deficit neutral with a 10-year sunset.
🎯 What This Act Does
Honoring our promise to those who volunteer to serve
Better Pay for Junior Troops
Monthly supplement up to $300 for E-1 to E-4 with families. Plus 2.5% pay raise on top of regular increases. No more military families on food stamps.
Fix Military Housing
Housing allowance must cover 95% of real costs. Up to $500/month extra in high-cost areas like California and Hawaii. Hold bad landlords accountable.
Support Military Families
Child care costs capped at 5-7% of income. Help military spouses find jobs. Career support when families move. Stronger families mean stronger troops.
Protect Mental Health Care
Seeking help is strength, not weakness. Can't be kicked out just for getting counseling. Security clearance protected. Peer support programs expanded.
💰 Junior Enlisted Family Supplement
Extra money for E-1 through E-4 with dependents — on top of regular pay
Years 1-2 (FY 2027-2028)
$200 per month extra for junior enlisted with families. That's $2,400 per year on top of regular pay and allowances.
Years 3-5 (FY 2029-2031)
$250 per month as the program grows. That's $3,000 per year extra to help your family.
Years 6-10 (FY 2032-2036)
Full $300 per month — $3,600 per year. Plus a one-time 2.5% pay raise for E-1 to E-4 on top of regular increases.
🏠 Military Housing & Family Support
Safe homes and real help for military families
Housing Allowance That Works
BAH must cover at least 95% of real housing costs in your area. If it doesn't, the Pentagon reports to Congress and fixes it.
High-Cost Area Supplement
Up to $500/month extra for duty stations where BAH covers less than 90% of costs. Priority for California, Hawaii, and DC area.
Hold Bad Landlords Accountable
Health and safety repairs within 72 hours. Rent reduced when housing is unlivable. Move out without penalty if conditions are bad.
Affordable Child Care
Fees capped at 5% of income for families under $75K. 7% for families $75K-100K. Goal: 90-day max wait for child care.
Spouse Employment Help
Help military spouses keep careers when moving. Remote work connections. Hiring preference for federal jobs at installations.
Work with states to let military spouses use their professional licenses in new states. Nurses, teachers, and more.
Seeking help is an act of strength — your career is protected
Getting counseling alone can't be the reason you're kicked out, lose your clearance, or get a bad review. Seeking help is protected.
Going to therapy doesn't create a presumption you're unfit for clearance. Evaluators look at your whole record, not just treatment.
Connect with trained peers who've been through similar challenges. Someone who understands can help you get help.
Education for all service members. Leader training at every level. Unit-level behavioral health support. Help is strength.
Keeping our best and brightest in uniform
Retention bonuses up to $150,000 for 8-year commitments. Funded graduate education. Guaranteed 3-year stable assignments. We can't afford to lose these skills to private sector.
Up to $150K BonusEnhanced bonuses for advanced aviation maintenance and nuclear propulsion specialists. These skills take years to develop — keep them in uniform.
Critical SkillsGoal: Cut Army first-term attrition from 25% to 12%. Every soldier who stays is one less we need to recruit and train. Saves billions.
25% → 12%Supporting those who serve and their families
Up to $300/month supplement for those with families. 2.5% extra pay raise. No more food stamps while serving. $4.5 billion over 10 years dedicated to your families.
$4.5B for FamiliesHelp finding jobs when you move. License portability across states. Remote work connections. Federal hiring preference. Career counseling and credential translation.
$25M/Year