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H.R. 147

Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act

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.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3](R-NC)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2015
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    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act — Informed