To authorize certain travel and transportation allowances for dependents of members of the Armed Forces who have committed dependent abuse.

1. Adds SEC. 565. CERTAIN TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES FOR DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE COMMITTED DEPENDENT ABUSE at the end of subtitle G of title V

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   "(C) a spouse or dependent of a member referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) who is qualified to vote; and".

   Inserted: SEC. 565. CERTAIN TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES FOR DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE COMMITTED DEPENDENT ABUSE.

   Inserted: Section 406(h) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

   Inserted: "(4)(A) If the Secretary concerned makes a determination described in subparagraph (B) with respect to the spouse or a dependent of a member described in that subparagraph and a request described in subparagraph (C) has been by the spouse or on behalf of such dependent, the Secretary may provide any benefit authorized for a member under paragraph (1) or (3) to the spouse or such dependent in lieu of providing such benefit to the member.

   Inserted: "(B) A determination described in this subparagraph is a determination by the commanding officer of a member that--

   Inserted: "(i) the member has committed a dependent-abuse offense against the spouse or a dependent of the member;

   Inserted: "(ii) a safety plan and counseling have been provided to the spouse or such dependent;

   Inserted: "(iii) the safety of the spouse or such dependent is at risk; and

   Inserted: "(iv) the relocation of the spouse or such dependent is advisable.

   Inserted: "(C) A request described in this subparagraph is a request by the spouse of a member, or by the parent of a dependent child in the case of a dependent child of a member, for relocation.

   Inserted: "(D) Transportation may be provided under this paragraph for household effects or a motor vehicle only if a written agreement of the member, or an order of a court of competent jurisdiction, gives possession of the effects or vehicle to the spouse or dependent of the member concerned.

   Inserted: "(E) In this paragraph, the term 'dependent-abuse offense' means an offense described in section 1059(c) of title 10.".

   Original wording

   At the end of subtitle G of title V, add the following:

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