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


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

> the costs of temporarily or permanently moving an authorized traveler, the personal property of an authorized traveler, or a combination thereof

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

