WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Travel costs

H.R. 7006, The Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Savings per Average Family: $74.25

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7006 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide disaster assistance relief....

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S. 3421, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to the standard mileage rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury for business purposes

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3421 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to the standard mileage rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury for business purposes....

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S. 3429, The GIVE Act of 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3429 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an increased mileage rate for charitable deductions....

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S. 3335, The Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3335 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....

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S. 3322, The Midwestern Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3322 would provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midwest....

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S. 3246, The Fair Deal for Volunteers Act of 2008

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3246 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to set the standard mileage rate for use of a passenger automobile for purposes of the charitable contributions deduction....

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H.R. 6283, The Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6283 would increase the standard mileage rate for use of an automobile for business, medical, and moving deduction purposes for 2008 and permanently increase such rate for charitable deduction purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and to temporarily increase the reimbursement rate for use of an automobile by Federal employees....

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S. 3032, The Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3032 would increase the standard mileage rate for use of an automobile for business, medical, and moving deduction purposes for 2008 and permanently increase such rate for charitable deduction purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and it would temporarily increase the reimbursement rate for use of an automobile by Federal employees....

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H.R. 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $7.48

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6052 would promote increased public transportation use, and it would promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation....

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P.L. 110-274, To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Army to provide reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by members of the Committee on Levee Safety

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6040 would amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Army to provide reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by members of the Committee on Levee Safety....

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S. 3002, The Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3002 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, and it would prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year....

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S. 3001, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $5959.54

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3001 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and it would prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year....

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H.R. 5940, The National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.05

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5940 would authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development....

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S. 2792, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2792 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel....

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S. 2787, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2787 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009....

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H.R. 5563, The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5563 would reauthorize and reform the national service laws....

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H.R. 5557, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a full deduction for meals and lodging in connection with medical care

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5557 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a full deduction for meals and lodging in connection with medical care....

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S. 2689, A bill to amend section 411h of title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportation allowances for family members of members of the uniformed services with serious inpatient psychiatric conditions

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2689 would amend section 411h of title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportation allowances for family members of members of the uniformed services with serious inpatient psychiatric conditions....

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S. 2654, The Citizen Soldier and Military Veteran Travel Reimbursement Act of 2008

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2654 would provide for enhanced reimbursement of servicemembers and veterans for certain travel expenses....

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S. 2623, A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize travel and transportation allowances for mobilized members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces on leave for suspension of training or to meet minimal staffing requirements, and for other purposes

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2623 would amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize travel and transportation allowances for mobilized members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces on leave for suspension of training or to meet minimal staffing requirements....

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P.L. 110-181, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $4904.90

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4986 would provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services....

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H.R. 4919, The Mortgage and Rental Disaster Relief Act of 2007

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4919 would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize temporary mortgage and rental payments....

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H.R. 4892, To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for support of funeral ceremonies for veterans provided by details that consist solely of members of veterans organizations and other organizations, and for other purposes

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4892 would amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for support of funeral ceremonies for veterans provided by details that consist solely of members of veterans organizations and other organizations....

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H.R. 4311, To authorize States to use funds provided for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to provide vouchers to cover tuition costs at private schools, and transportation costs to and from public schools, of foster children of all ages

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4311 would authorize States to use funds provided for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to provide vouchers to cover tuition costs at private schools, and transportation costs to and from public schools, of foster children of all ages....

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S. 2386, The Mortgage and Rental Disaster Relief Act of 2007

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2386 would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to authorize temporary mortgage and rental payments....

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