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Introduced
02/01/2016
02/01/2016
In Committee
03/04/2016
03/04/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Rural Guard Act of 2016 This bill authorizes the removal, on a case by case basis, of the $300 cap on travel expense reimbursements to certain members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve who: (1) live in a rural area in the same state as the inactive duty training location; and (2) are required to travel to the inactive training location using a boat or aircraft due to limited or nonexistent vehicular routes, or from a permanent residence more than 75 miles from that location.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Rural Guard Act of 2016, aims to increase travel expense reimbursements for certain members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, a part-time military force. Specifically, it allows for the removal of the current $300 cap on these reimbursements on a case-by-case basis for individuals who live in a rural area within the same state as their inactive duty training location and face unique travel challenges. These challenges include needing to use a boat or aircraft due to a lack of roads or significant geographical obstacles, or residing more than 75 miles away from their training site. Inactive duty training refers to the regular training sessions reservists attend outside of their active duty periods.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (20)
Don Young (R)*,
Brad Ashford (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Jim Bridenstine (R),
Jim Costa (D),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
Duncan Hunter (R),
John Kline (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Patrick Murphy (D),
Richard Nugent (R),
Steven Palazzo (R),
Mark Pocan (D),
Thomas Rooney (R),
Mike Simpson (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Mark Takai (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Timothy Walz (D),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 03/04/2016)
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