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H.R. 6287, The Veterans Travel Equity Act of 2008
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H.R. 6287 would amend title 38, United States Code, to change the method of determining the mileage reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Detailed Summary
Veterans Travel Equity Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in determining the amount of allowance or reimbursement under the beneficiary travel program (a program authorizing a travel allowance or reimbursement for the transportation of veterans to obtain medical care), to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business.
Prohibits the Secretary, effective 90 days after the enactment of this Act, from imposing any income or pension eligibility requirement, or requiring any service-connected disability rating, in order for a veteran to be eligible for such allowance or reimbursement.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/17/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Les Waggoner
September 8, 2008, 3:35pm (report abuse)Along with this increase to 50.5 cents per mile, they should remove the deductibles per month to a max of no more than 1 deductible per month or 30 day per period. Better yet eliminate the 15.00 deduct altogether.