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H.R. 147

Referred to Committee

Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act

Introduced 1/6/2015•114th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

1/6/2015 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 1/6/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadGovernment information and archivesMembers of CongressMilitary facilities and propertyTransportation costs

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Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]

Republican • NC-3

Sponsored 1/6/2015

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

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January 6, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in House1/6/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0