REPORT ON ADEQUACY OF WEIGHT ALLOWANCES FOR TRANSPORTATION OF BAGGAGE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.

SEC. 635. REPORT ON ADEQUACY OF WEIGHT ALLOWANCES FOR TRANSPORTATION OF BAGGAGE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.(a) Report Required.—Not later than July 1, 2010, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing—(1) a review of the weight allowances provided for the transportation of baggage and household goods under section 406(b)(1)(C) of title 37, United States Code; and(2) such recommended changes to the weight allowance, including an estimate of the cost of each recommended change, as the Secretary considers appropriate.(b) Elements of Review.—The Secretary shall consider whether the weight allowances reviewed under subsection (a) are suitable in terms of—(1) recognizing the societal needs and expectations of families in the United States;(2) providing for an appropriate quality of life for members of the Armed Forces in all grades; and(3) recognizing the appropriate rewards and prestige associated with promotion to higher military grade, with particular attention to mid-grade and senior noncommissioned officer ranks.