Reserve Forces Travel Fairness Act (HR 7593)

Summary

The Reserve Forces Travel Fairness Act (HR 7593) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on February 17, 2026. The main purpose of the bill is to amend Title 37 of the United States Code to provide reimbursement to members of the uniformed services for the costs of renting a motor vehicle when traveling more than 150 miles for reserve component inactive-duty training or Ready Reserve muster duty.

Key Provisions

• Allows members of the uniformed services to be reimbursed for the costs of renting a motor vehicle when traveling more than 150 miles for reserve component inactive-duty training or Ready Reserve muster duty.
• Covers the entire period of the training or duty, as well as any travel days immediately preceding or following the training/duty.
• Requires the Secretary of Defense to update the Joint Travel Regulations for the Uniformed Services within 180 days to implement this change.

Impact

This bill would provide financial relief to members of the reserve forces who must travel long distances for required training and duty. By reimbursing the costs of renting a vehicle, it aims to offset the travel expenses incurred by these service members. The change could improve retention and readiness of the reserve component by making it more feasible for reservists to fulfill their training obligations.

The bill would primarily impact members of the uniformed services, including the National Guard and Reserve, who live more than 150 miles from their training or duty locations. It could result in increased travel reimbursement costs for the Department of Defense, though the exact budgetary impact is unclear.