HR 6287 · 110th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Travel Equity Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-06-17· Sponsored by Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(2008-06-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Travel Equity Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in determining the amount of allowance or reimbursement under the beneficiary travel program (a program authorizing a travel allowance or reimbursement for the transportation of veterans to obtain medical care), to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business. Prohibits the Secretary, effective 90 days after the enactment of this Act, from imposing any income or pension eligibility requirement, or requiring any service-connected disability rating, in order for a veteran to be eligible for such allowance or reimbursement.…

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Cosponsors (8)

8 Democrats