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HR 6695 110th Congress House

To amend title 38, United States Code, to conform the mileage reimbursement rates used under the beneficiary travel program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the mileage…

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to conform the mileage reimbursement rates used under the beneficiary travel program administered by the Secretary of Ve… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to conform the mileage reimbursement rates used under the beneficiary travel program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the mileage reimbursement rates for Government employees on official business who use privately owned vehicles, to eliminate all deductibles under the beneficiary travel program, to ensure that all veterans can participate in the beneficiary travel program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 31, 2008 See on congress.gov
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Jul 31, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 31, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7635)
Jul 31, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 31, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in determining the amount of any allowance or reimbursement to be paid under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) veterans beneficiary travel program, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business. Authorizes the Secretary to use a rate in excess of such rate. Prohibits the Secretary from making payments for travel performed by a special mode unless it is: (1) medically required and previously authorized; or (2) in connection with a medical emergency of such a nature that delay would have been hazardous to the person's life or health. Eliminates required deductions in connection with travel under the program.

Allows such payments in connection with all veterans and family members eligible for examination, treatment, care, rehabilitation, or counseling through the VA.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Sep 8, 2008
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jul 31, 2008
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 31, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6695: To amend title 38, United States Code, to conform the mileage reimbursement rates used under the beneficiary travel program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the mileage reimbursement rates for Government employees on official business who use privately owned vehicles, to eliminate all deductibles under the beneficiary travel program, to ensure that all veterans can participate in the beneficiary travel program, and for other purposes.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6695/
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"H.R. 6695: To amend title 38, United States Code, to conform the mileage reimbursement rates used under the beneficiary travel program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the mileage reimbursement rates for Government employees on official business who use privately owned vehicles, to eliminate all deductibles under the beneficiary travel program, to ensure that all veterans can participate in the beneficiary travel program, and for other purposes.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6695/.
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H.R. 6695, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6695/.
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[H.R. 6695: To amend title 38, United States Code, to conform the mileage reimbursement rates used under the beneficiary travel program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the mileage reimbursement rates for Government employees on official business who use privately owned vehicles, to eliminate all deductibles under the beneficiary travel program, to ensure that all veterans can participate in the beneficiary travel program, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6695/)
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