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HR 8398 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security

DRIVE Act

Introduced: July 15, 2022 Introduced by: Brownley, Julia Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Aug 16, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 15, 2022
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act or the DRIVE Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to adjust the mileage rate for beneficiary travel to or from a VA facility in relation to vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care. Such rate must be adjusted to be at least equal to the mileage reimbursement rate for vehicles that are privately owned by government employees on official business.

What's happening now August 16, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 5144 Identical bill DRIVE Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Cosponsors 1
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jul 15, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8398: DRIVE Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8398/
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"H.R. 8398: DRIVE Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8398/.
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H.R. 8398, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8398/.
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