### Question
How does the law define travel allowances?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 451*, **travel allowances** is defined as:

> the daily lodging, meals, and other related expenses, including relocation expenses, incurred by an authorized traveler while on official travel

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES > SUBCHAPTER I-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES&mdash;NEW LAW**

