Bill Detail

H.R. 1288

Congress: 119

Title

DRIVE Act of 2025

Summary

Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act of 2025 or the DRIVE Act of 2025 This bill increases the mileage reimbursement rate available to beneficiaries for travel to or from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care. Specifically, the bill makes the reimbursement rate for such travel equal to or greater than the mileage reimbursement rate for government employees using private vehicles when no government vehicle is available. The bill also requires the VA to ensure that an allowance based on mileage is paid not later than 90 days after the request is properly submitted to the VA.

Sponsor

Rep. Julia Brownley [D-CA-26]

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Status as of Jun 19, 9:06 AM · synced 10d ago

Introduced

2025-02-13

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