2002—Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 107–296 substituted “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation”.

1996—Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 104–324 added subsec. (d).

1989—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 101–189 substituted “and enlisted members” for “or enlisted members entitled to a per diem transportation allowance determined under section 404(d)(2) of this title” and inserted at end “Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, if the Secretary determines that it is in the best interest of the United States, the Secretary may reduce a rate for meals established under this subsection by the amount of that rate attributable to operating expenses.”

1986—Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 99–661 inserted “or when residing at a military installation pursuant to an agreement in effect on June 30, 1986,” in second sentence.

1985—Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 99–145 added subsec. (c).

Amendment by Puspan. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Puspan. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 99–145 effective Oct. 1, 1985, see section 813 of Puspan. L. 99–145, formerly set out in a Military Family Policy and Programs note under section 113 of Title 10, Armed Forces.

Section effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under this section effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Puspan. L. 96–513, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.