A bill to amend section 404(d) of title 37, United States Code, relating to per diem expenses of members of the uniformed services traveling on official business.
Public Law 94-296 · H.R. 8089 · 94th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on May 29, 1976 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Charles Price (D-IL-23)
Cosponsors (1): Rep. Spark Matsunaga
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Sets the per diem expenses allowed members of the uniformed services traveling on official business at an amount sufficient to meet actual and necessary expenses, but in no event more than $35 a day.
Authorizes reimbursement for school expenses in lieu of the per diem amount in specified cases, to a limit of $50 per day. Amends 37 U.S.C. 404(d)
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- May 29, 1976Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-296.
- May 19, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- May 18, 1976Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendment.
- Mar 31, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Mar 29, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Armed Services Committee
- Nov 18, 1975CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Armed Services Committee
- Nov 17, 1975FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #710 (351-55).House roll call 710
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Nov 6, 1975CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Armed Services Committee
- Jun 20, 1975CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Armed Services Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.