Sec. 621. TECHNICAL AND STANDARDIZING AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES IN CONNECTION WITH REFORM OF SUCH AUTHORITIES

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## SEC. 621 TECHNICAL AND STANDARDIZING AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES IN CONNECTION WITH REFORM OF SUCH AUTHORITIES ###

(a)Escorts of Dependents of Members ####

(1)Incorporation of escorts of dependents under general authority Section 451(a)(2)(C) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period the following: “or as an escort or attendant for dependents of a member for necessary travel performed not later than one year after the member is unable to accompany the dependents who are incapable of traveling alone”. ####

(2)Repeal of superseded authority #####

(A)Section 1036 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. #####

(B)The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 53 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1036. ###

(b)Travel and Transportation of Dependent Patients Section 1040 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— ####

(1)in subsection (a)(1), by striking “round-trip transportation” and all that follows through “may be paid at the expense of the United States” and inserting “travel and transportation allowances may be furnished to necessary attendants. The dependents and any attendants shall be furnished such travel and transportation allowances as specified in regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37.”; and ####

(2)by striking subsection (d). ###

(c)Travel in Connection With Leave Cancelled Due to Contingency Operations ####

(1)Incorporation of expenses under general authority Section 453 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: > > ### “(g) Reimbursement for Travel in Connection With Leave Cancelled Due to Contingency Operations > > A member may be reimbursed as specified in regulations prescribed under section 464 of this title for travel and related expenses incurred by the member as a result of the cancellation of previously approved leave when the leave is cancelled in conjunction with the member’s participation in a contingency operation and the cancellation occurs within 48 hours of the time the leave would have commenced. The settlement for reimbursement under this subsection is final and conclusive.” > . ####

(2)Repeal of superseded authority #####

(A)Section 1053a of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. #####

(B)The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 53 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1053a. ###

(d)Travel and Transportation for Travel for Specialty Health Care Section 1074i of title 10, United States Code, is amended— ####

(1)in subsection (a), by striking “reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses” and inserting “travel and transportation allowances as specified in regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37”; and ####

(2)in subsection (b), striking “Reimbursement for Travel Under Exceptional Circumstances.—The Secretary of Defense may provide reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses of” and inserting “Allowable Travel and Transportation Under Exceptional Circumstances.—The Secretary of Defense may provide travel and transportation allowances as specified in the regulations referred to in subsection

(a)for”. ###

(e)Travel and Transportation in Connection With the Disposition of Remains of Members Section 1482(a)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “and roundtrip transportation and prescribed allowances” and inserting “and travel and transportation allowances as specified in regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37”. ###

(f)Travel and Transportation in Connection With Funeral Honors Functions at Funerals for Veterans Section 1491(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “transportation (or reimbursement for transportation) and expenses” and inserting “travel and transportation allowances as specified in regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37”. ###

(g)Repeal of Redundant Authority on Motor Vehicle Transportation or Storage for Members Undergoing PCS or Extended Deployment ####

(1)Repeal Section 2634 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. ####

(2)Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 157 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2634. ###

(h)Clarification of Limitation on Transportation of Household Goods Section 453(c)(3) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “(including packing, crating, and household goods in temporary storage)” and inserting “(including household goods in temporary storage, but excluding packing and crating)”. ## Subtitle D Disability, Retired Pay, and Survivor Benefits