HR 1278 118th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Transportation costs Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation

DRIVE Act

Introduced: May 14, 2024 Introduced by: Brownley, Julia Democratic · California See on congress.gov

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Became law

Jul 18, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 18, 2023

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Jun 21, 2023

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Mar 23, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 1, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Mar 1, 2023

Introduced in House

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Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act or the DRIVE Act

This bill increases the mileage reimbursement rate available to beneficiaries for travel to or from Department of Veterans Affairs 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.

What's happening now July 18, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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