Congressman James Moylan is co-leading H.R.7593, known as the Reserve Forces Travel Fairness Act. The bipartisan bill would require reimbursement for rental car expenses incurred by reservists who must travel more than 150 miles from their permanent residence to attend required military training.
Reservists in Guam often face long-distance travel and additional transportation costs due to the island’s geographic isolation and limited transportation options near some training sites. In many cases, renting a vehicle is the only practical way for these service members to report for duty, leading them to pay out of pocket.
The proposed legislation aims to address this issue by applying reimbursement for the full period of required training, including a travel day immediately before or after that duty period. The Department of Defense would be directed to update its travel policies within 180 days after the bill becomes law.
Supporters say removing these added expenses will help reduce financial strain on reservists who already balance civilian jobs, family responsibilities, and military obligations. They also note that supporting Reserve forces in Guam is important given the island’s role in U.S. defense strategy in the Indo-Pacific region.
“We expect our reservists to maintain the same standards of readiness as active-duty forces,” said Congressman Moylan. “When they are ordered to travel long distances for mandatory training, the system should fully support that requirement. This bill ensures policy aligns with the operational demands we place on our service members.”
