HR 147 · 114th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act

Introduced 2015-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-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 Armed Services.(2015-01-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to determine and disclose transportation costs incurred by DOD for congressional trips outside of the United States. The costs must be disclosed to the Member, officer, or employee involved; the House or Senate Armed Services Committees, and on DOD's public website. This disclosure requirement does not apply to trips with the sole purpose of visiting U.S. military installations or U.S. military personnel in a war zone.…

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