To provide for the reimbursement of air fare costs incurred by members of the United States Armed Forces for domestic travel while on leave from deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

H.R. 3197 would require the Department of Defense to pay back service members for the cost of domestic airline tickets purchased while they are on leave from overseas deployments. This benefit would specifically apply to those serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. If enacted, the bill would reduce the personal financial burden on military personnel by ensuring the government covers the final leg of their travel from a U.S. port of entry to their actual home destination.