S.Amdt. 1103

1. Adds SEC. 1049. EXPANSION OF OPERATION HERO MILES at the end of subtitle E of title X

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   In S. 1867 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (2) Troops-to-teachers program.--The term "Troops-to- Teachers Program" means the Troops-to-Teachers Program authorized by chapter A of subpart 1 of part C of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6671 et seq.).

   Inserted: SEC. 1049. EXPANSION OF OPERATION HERO MILES.

   Inserted: (a) Expanded Definition of Travel Benefit.--Subsection (b) of section 2613 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

   Inserted: "(b) Travel Benefit Defined.--In this section, the term 'travel benefit' means--

   Inserted: "(1) frequent traveler miles, credits for tickets, or tickets for air or surface transportation issued by an air carrier or a surface carrier, respectively, that serves the public; and

   Inserted: "(2) points or awards for free or reduced-cost accommodations issued by an inn, hotel, or other commercial establishment that provides lodging to transient guests.".

   Inserted: (b) Condition on Authority To Accept Donation.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended--

   Inserted: (1) by striking "the air or surface carrier" and inserting "the business entity referred to in subsection (b)";

   Inserted: (2) by striking "the surface carrier" and inserting "the business entity"; and

   Inserted: (3) by striking "the carrier" and inserting "the business entity".

   Inserted: (c) Use.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended--

   Inserted: (1) by striking "or" at the end of paragraph (1);

   Inserted: (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting a semicolon; and

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   Inserted: (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

   Inserted: "(3) providing humanitarian support to members and eligible beneficiaries receiving care through the military health care system; and

   Inserted: "(4) providing support to allow participation of members and their families in Department of Defense sponsored and authorized programs.".

   Inserted: (d) Administration.--Subsection (e)(3) of such section is amended by striking "the air carrier or surface carrier" and inserting "the business entity referred to in subsection (b)".

   Inserted: (e) Stylistic Amendments.--

   Inserted: (1) Section heading.--The heading of such section is amended to read as follows:

   Inserted: "Sec. 2613. Acceptance of frequent traveler miles, credits, points, and tickets: use to facilitate rest and

   Inserted: recuperation travel of deployed members and their families, support members and other beneficiaries of the military health care system, and support participation in authorized programs".

   Inserted: (2) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 155 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2613 and inserting the following new item:

   Inserted: "2613. Acceptance of frequent traveler miles, credits, points, and tickets: use to facilitate rest and recuperation travel of deployed members and their families, support members and other beneficiaries of the military health care system, and support participation in authorized programs.".

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   At the end of subtitle E of title X, add the following:

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