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| FTR Amendments | FTR subject | Effective date |
|---|---|---|
| FTR Amendment 2025-02, FTR Case 2023-01 | Federal Travel Regulation; Removing References to Title and Narrative Format and Other Changes Addressing Relocation | Publication Date: 11/13/2024 Effective Date: 12/13/2024 |
| FTR Amendment 2025-01, FTR Case 2023-03 | Federal Travel Regulation; Updating Glossary of Terms and E-Gov Travel Service Requirements | Publication Date: 09/20/2024 Effective Date: 10/21/2024 |
| FTR Amendment 2024-03 FTR Case 2022-02 | Federal Travel Regulation; Relocation Allowance—Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses (TQSE) | Publication Date: 05/07/2024 Effective Date: 06/06/2024 Applicability Date: Relocations authorized after June 30, 2024. |
| FTR Amendment 2024-02, FTR Case 2022-03 [PDF] | Federal Travel Regulation; Alternative Fuel Vehicle Usage During Relocations | Publication Date: 03/26/2024 Effective Date: 04/25/2024 |
| FTR Amendment 2024-01, FTR Case22-05 | Federal Travel Regulation; Updating the FTR with Accessibility Language | Publication date: 02/16/2024 Effective date: 04/16/2024 |
| FTR Amendment 2023-01, FTR Case 2022-01 [PDF] | Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Constructive Cost | Publication date: 01/18/2023 Effective date: 02/17/2023 |
| FTR Amendment 2022-02, FTR Case 2020-300-1 [PDF] | Federal Travel Regulation; Common Carrier Transportation | Publication date: 09/12/2022 Effective date: 10/12/2022 |
| FTR Amendment 2022-01, FTR Case 2020-301-01 [PDF] | Federal Travel Regulation; Rental Car Policy Updates and Clarifications | Publication date: 04/22/2022 Effective date: 05/23/2022 |
| FTR Amendment 2021-02, FTR Case 2020-302-1 [PDF - 286 KB] | Federal Travel Regulation; Taxes on Relocation Expenses, Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) Eligibility | Publication date: 12/28/2021 Effective date: 12/28/2021 |
| FTR Amendment 2021-01, FTR Case 2021-301-01 [PDF] | Federal Travel Regulation; Removal and Reservation Telework Travel Expenses Test Programs and Suggested Guidance for Conference Planning | Publication date: 10/04/2021 Effective date: 11/03/2021 |
| FTR Amendment 2020-03, FTR Case 2020-TA-01 [PDF] | Federal Travel Regulation; Technical Amendments. These technical amendments correct hyperlinks in accordance with OMB M–15–13, format discrepancies, update legal citations, and make miscellaneous/ editorial revisions. | Publication date: 07/02/2020 Effective date: 08/02/2020 |
| FTR Amendment 2020-02, FTR Case 2019-302 [PDF - 328 KB] | Federal Travel Regulation; Taxes on Relocation Expenses, Relocation Expense Reimbursement | Publication date: 11/25/2019 Effective date: 01/20/2020 |
| FTR Amendment 2020-01, FTR Case 2019-301-2 [PDF - 311 KB] | Federal Travel Regulation(FTR); Clarification of Payment in Kind for Speakers at Meetings and Similar Functions | Publication date: 10/16/2019 Effective date: 11/15/2019 |
| FTR Amendment 2018-01, FTR Case 2018-301 [PDF - 222 KB] | Removal of the Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE) Deduction Table, Allocation of M&IE Rates To Be Used in Making Deductions From the M&IE Allowance, and the Glossary of Acronyms | Publication date: 06/27/2018 Effective date: 08/13/2018 |
| FTR Amendment 2017-01, FTR Case 02017-301 [PDF - 281 KB] | Transportation Network Companies (TNC), Innovative Mobility Technology Companies, and Reporting Travel, Transportation, and Relocation Costs | Publication date: 02/20/2018 Effective date: 02/20/2018 |
| FTR Amendment 2016-02 FTR Case 2015-304 [PDF - 205 KB] | Clarifying Agency Responsibilities Concerning Reimbursement for Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) Fees and Laundry, Cleaning and Pressing of Clothing Expenses | Publication date: 09/14/2016 Effective date: 09/14/2016 |
| FTR Amendment 2016-01 FTR Case 2015-303 [PDF - 197 KB] | GSA is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) by updating the exemptions from mandatory use of the Government contractor-issued travel charge card to ensure the card is used as often as practicable. | Publication date: 09/14/2016 Effective date: 09/14/2016 |
| FTR Amendment 2015-05 FTR Case 2015-302 | GSA amended the FTR by removing the meals and incidental expenses (MI&E) breakdown table from the FTR. | Publication date: 07/29/2015 Effective date: 07/29/2015 |
| GSA amended the FTR with an editorial change to correct the GSA web site URL linking to the mileage rates. | Publication date: 07/02/2015 Effective date: 07/02/2015 | |
| FTR Amendment 2015-03, FTR Case 2014-302 [PDF - 241 KB] | Enhancement of Privately Owned Vehicle and Rental Vehicle Policy’ | Publication date: 05/13/2015 Effective date: 05/13/2015 |
| GSA amended the FTR regarding Terms and Definitions for ‘’Marriage’’,’’Spouse’’, and ‘’Domestic Partnership’’ | Publication date: 04/10/2015 Effective date: 04/10/2015 Applicability date: Subject to retroactivity principles as discussed herein | |
| GSA amended the FTR regarding Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances (Taxes); Relocation Allowances (Taxes): Technical Amendment | Publication date: 03/20/2015 Effective date: 03/20/2015 Applicability date: 01/01/2015 | |
| GSA amended the FTR regarding Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances (Taxes); Relocation Allowances (Taxes) | Publication date: 08/21/2014 Effective date: 09/22/2014 Applicability date: 01/01/2015 | |
FTR Amendment 2013-04 - Telework Travel Expenses Test Programs [PDF - 234 KB] FTR Amendment 2013-04 - Telework Travel Expenses Test Programs | GSA amended the FTR regarding Telework Travel Expenses Test Programs | Publication date: 12/09/2013 Effective date: 01/08/2014 |
| GSA amended the FTR regarding Commuted Rate | Publication date: 12/12/2013 Effective date: 12/12/2013 | |
FTR Amendment 2013-02 - Payment of Expenses of Death of a Certain Employee - Chapter 303 | GSA amended the FTR regarding Agency Requirements for Payment of Expenses Connected With the Death of Certain Employees and Family Members | Publication date: 12/05/2013 Effective date: 01/06/2014 |
| FTR Amendment 2013-01 [PDF - 208 KB] FTR Case 2012—301 [PDF - 208 KB] | GSA has adopted as final, a proposed rule amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) by removing the conference lodging allowance reimbursement option for employees on temporary duty (TDY) travel. | Publication date: 10/31/2013 Effective date: 10/31/2013 |
| FTR Amendment 2012-07 [PDF - 219 KB] FTR Case 2011-308 [PDF - 219 KB] | GSA has adopted as final, an interim rule amending the FTR provisions regarding payment of expenses connected with death of certain employees | Publication date: 11/06/2012 Effective date: 11/06/2012 |
| GSA has adopted as final, an interim rule amending the FTR provisions regarding temporary duty (TDY) travel. | Publication date: 10/22/2012 Effective date: 10/22/2012 | |
[FTR Amendment 2011-07 [PDF - 148 KB] | GSA amended the FTR regarding Payment of Expenses Connected With the Death of Certain Employees | Publication date: 11/21/2011 Effective date: 11/21/2011 Applicability date: 06/09/2010 |
FTR Amendment 2011-06 [PDF - 144 KB] | GSA amended the FTR regarding Storage of a Privately Owned Vehicle When Assigned a Temporary Change of Station in Support of a Contingency Operation. | Publication date: 11/21/2011 Effective date: 12/21/2011 |
FTR Amendment 2011-05 [PDF - 137 KB] FTR Amendment 2011-0 [TXT - 7 KB] | The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) regarding reimbursement of lodging per diem expenses while on temporary duty travel (TDY). | Publication date: 10/14/2011 Effective date: 10/14/2011 |
FTR Amendment 2011-04 [PDF - 148 KB] | GSA amended the FTR regarding definitions for “Dependent”, “Domestic Partner”, Domestic Partnership”, and “Immediate Family. | Publication date: 09/28/2011 Effective date: 09/28/2011 |
FTR Amendment 2011-03 [PDF - 152 KB] FTR Amendment 2011-03 [TXT - 15 KB] | GSA is amending the FTR regarding temporary duty (TDY) travel. These changes include adjusting the definition of incidental expenses; clarifying necessary deduction amounts from the meals and incidental expense (M&IE) reimbursement on travel days; extending agencies the authority to issue blanket actual expense approval for TDY travel during Presidentially- Declared Disasters; and updating other miscellaneous provisions. | Publication date: 09/07/2011 Effective date: 09/07/2011 |
FTR Amendment 2011-02 [PDF - 177 KB] FTR Amendment 2011-02 [TXT - 6 KB] | GSA is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) by increasing the set lump-sum rate amount to be paid for the miscellaneous expenses allowance (MEA), when the employee chooses not to provide documentation of miscellaneous expenses. | Publication date: 06/16/2011 Effective date: 07/18/2011 |
FTR Amendment 2011-01 [PDF - 340 KB] | Changes to Relocation Allowances based on Governmentwide Relocation Advisory Board (GRAB) and Relocation Best Practices Committee (RBPC) Note: FTR amendments are updated on their effective dates. | Publication date: 04/01/2011 Effective date: 08/01/2011 |
FTR Amendment 2010-07 [PDF - 53 KB] FTR Amendment 2010-07 [TXT - 2 KB] | Removal of Privately Owned Vehicle Rates; Privately Owned Automobile Mileage Reimbursement when Government Owned Automobiles are Authorized; Miscellaneous Amendments; Correction | Publication date: 12/22/2010 Effective date: 11/29/2010 Applicability date: 01/01/2011 |
FTR Amendment 2010-07 [PDF - 64 KB] [FTR Amendment 2010-07 [TXT - 18 KB] | Removal of Privately Owned Vehicle Rates; Privately Owned Automobile Mileage Reimbursement When Government Owned Automobiles Are Authorized; Miscellaneous Amendments | Publication date: 11/29/2010 Effective date: 11/29/2010 Applicability date: 12/29/2010 |
FTR Amendment 2010-06 [PDF - 154 KB] | Terms and Definitions for Immediate Family to include Domestic Partner | Publication date: 11/03/2010 Effective date: 03/03/2011 |
FTR Amendment 2010-05 [PDF - 52 KB] | Lodging and Transportation | Publication date: 10/14/2010 Effective date: 11/15/2010 |
FTR Amendment 2010-04 [PDF - 49 KB] | Miscellaneous Amendment | Publication date: 09/27/2010 Effective date: 09/27/2010 Applicability date: 10/27/2010 |
FTR Amendment 2010-03 [PDF - 50 KB] | Relocation Expenses Test Program | Publication date: 09/24/2010 Effective date: 09/24/2010 |
FTR Amendment 2010-02 [PDF - 60 KB] | Transportation in Conjunction With Official Travel and Relocation | Publication date: 05/05/2010 Effective date: 06/04/2010 |
FTR Amendment 2010-01 [PDF - 178 KB] | Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement | Publication date: 01/06/2010 Effective date: 01/01/2010 |
FTR Amendment 2009-07 [PDF - 40 KB] | Updated Meal Cost Table for Furnished Meal(s) Adjustment | Publication date: 10/26/2009 Effective date: 10/01/2009 |
FTR Amendment 2009-06 [PDF - 195 KB] | Premium Class Travel and Transportation Allowances | Publication date: 10/27/2009 Effective date: 11/27/2009 |
FTR Amendment 2009-05 [PDF - 56 KB] FTR Amendment 2009-05 [TXT - 17 KB] | Travel Purpose Identifier | Publication date: 7/21/2009 Effective date: 08/20/2009 |
FTR Amendment 2009-04 [PDF - 55 KB] FTR Amendment 2009-04 [TXT - 4 KB] | M&IE Allowance | Publication date: 04/10/2009 Effective date: 05/11/2009 |
FTR Amendment 2009-03 [PDF - 42 KB] FTR Amendment 2009-03 [TXT - 1 KB] | Furnished Meals at Conferences and Other Events | Publication date: 04/15/2009 Effective date: 04/15/2009 |
FTR Amendment 2009-03 [PDF - 49 KB] FTR Amendment 2009-03 [TXT - 11 KB] | Furnished Meals at Conferences and Other Events | Publication date: 04/10/2009 Effective date: 04/10/2009 |
FTR Amendment 2009-02 [PDF - 50 KB] FTR Amendment 2009-02 [TXT - 7 KB] | Fly America Act: United States and European Union “Open Skies Air Transport Agreement | Publication date: 01/15/2009 Effective date: 01/15/2009 |
FTR Amendment 2009-01 [PDF - 49 KB] FTR Amendment 2009-01 [TXT - 8 KB] | Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement | Publication date: 01/15/2009 Effective date: 01/15/2009 |
FTR Amendment 2008-05 [PDF - 54 KB] TFTR Amendment 2008-05 [TXT - 8 KB] | Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement | Publication date: 07/28/2008 Effective date: 07/28/2008 |
FTR Amendment 2008-04 [PDF - 60 KB] FTR Amendment 2008-04 [TXT - 14 KB] | Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables | Publication date: 06/25/2008 Effective date: 06/26/2008 |
FTR Amendment 2008-03 Correction [PDF - 58 KB] FTR Amendment 2008-03 Correction [TXT - 7 KB] | Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables—2008 Update; Correction | Publication date: 05/19/2008 Effective date: 05/19/2008 |
FTR Amendment 2008-03 [PDF - 77 KB] FTR Amendment 2008-03 [TXT - 24 KB] | Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables—2008 Update | Publication date: 05/07/2008 Effective date: 05/07/2008 |
FTR Amendment 2008-02 [PDF - 51 KB] FTR Amendment 2008-02 [TXT - 8 KB] | Privately Owned Automobile Mileage Reimbursement NOTE: This is the first amendment for 2008. | Publication date: 03/14/2008 Effective date: 03/19/2008 |
FTR Amendment 2007-06 [PDF - 55 KB] FTR Amendment 2007-06 [TXT - 7 KB] | Relocation Allowances; OCONUS Travel NOTE: This is the last amendment for 2007. | 12/11/2007 Applicability: This final rule is applicable to 09/25/2007. |
FTR Amendment 2007-05 [PDF - 78 KB] FTR Amendment 2007-05 [TXT - 29 KB] | Miscellaneous Amendments | 10/31/2007 |
FTR Amendment 2007-04 [PDF - 54 KB] FTR Amendment 2007-04 [TXT - 9 KB] | Relocation Expenses Test Programs | 09/07/2007 |
FTR Amendment 2007-03 [PDF - 68 KB] FTR Amendment 2007-03 [TXT - 9 KB] | Relocation Allowances—Standard Mileage Rate for Moving Purposes | 09/25/2007 |
| Federal Travel Regulation; Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables—2007 Update | 04/09/2007 | |
FTR Amendment 2007-01 [PDF - 57 KB] FTR Amendment 2007-01 [DOC - 42 KB] | Privately Owned Automobile Mileage Reimbursement | 02/01/2007 |
FTR Amendment 2006-04 [PDF - 66 KB] FTR Amendment 2006-04 [DOC - 233 KB] | E-Gov Travel Service (ETS) and Use of Contract City-Pair Fares | 09/22/2006 |
FTR Amendment 2006-03 [PDF - 55 KB] FTR Amendment 2006-03 [DOC - 115 KB] | Travel of an Employee with Special Needs-Services of Attendants | 04/26/2006 |
FTR Amendment 2006-02 [PDF - 56 KB] FTR Amendment 2006-02 [DOC - 119 KB] | Conference Planning- Prepayment of Registration Fee | 04/26/2006 |
FTR Amendment 2006-01 [PDF - 72 KB] FTR Amendment 2006-01 [DOC - 179 KB] | Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables — 2006 Update | 01/01/2006 |
FTR Amendment 2005-07 [PDF - 44 KB] FTR Amendment 2005-07 [DOC - 35 KB] | 2006 Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement | 01/06/2006 Applicability: This final rule is effective for travel performed on and after 01/01/2006 |
FTR Amendment 2005-06, [PDF - 52 KB] FTR Amendment 2005-06, [TXT - 5 KB] | Federal Travel Regulation; Per Diem Expenses (Meals and Incidental Expense Allowance) - 2005 | 10/01/2005 |
FTR Amendment 2005-05 [PDF - 52 KB] FTR Amendment 2005-05 [DOC - 115 KB] | Transportation Expenses; Government-Furnished Automobiles | 10/20/2005 (FTR 301-10.310, is applicable for all travel performed on and after 02/04/2005). |
FTR Amendment 2005-04 [PDF - 43 KB] FTR Amendment 2005-04 [DOC - 64 KB] | Privately-Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement | 09/1/2005 - 12/31/2005 |
FTR Amendment 2005-03 [PDF - 58 KB] FTR Amendment 2005-03 [DOC - 149 KB] | Transportation Expenses | 05/18/2005 |
FTR Amendment 2005-02 [PDF - 61 KB] FTR Amendment 2005-02 [DOC - 101 KB] | Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables - 2005 Update (Correcting Amendments) | 01/01/2005 |
FTR Amendment 2005-02 [PDF - 61 KB] FTR Amendment 2005-02 [DOC - 135 KB] | Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables - 2005 Update | 01/01/2005 |
FTR Amendment 2005-01 [PDF - 49 KB] FTR Amendment 2005-01 [DOC - 104 KB] | Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement | 02/04/2005 |
FTR Amendment 2004-02 [PDF - 81 KB] FTR Amendment 2004-02 [DOC - 344 KB] | Use of Government Aircraft | 09/20/2004 |
FTR Amendment 2004-01, [PDF - 48 KB] FTR Amendment 2004-01, [TXT - 18 KB] | Federal Travel Regulation; Relocation Income Tax Allowance Tax Tables (2004 Update) | 01/01/2004 |