Rural Guard Act of 2016

1/11/2023, 1:32 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4424

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4424

Bill HR 4424 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2016. Bill HR 4424 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2016.  Bill HR 4424's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. as of March 4, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4424

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4424

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Military education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesRural conditions and developmentTransportation costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4424

Rural Guard Act of 2016To amend title 37, United States Code, to increase the maximum reimbursement amount authorized for travel expenses incurred by certain members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve to attend inactive duty training outside of normal commuting distances.Rural Guard Act of 2016
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