HR-147 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-01-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2015-01-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

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

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Government information and archives
  • Members of Congress
  • Military facilities and property
  • Transportation costs

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