HR 1278
118th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Transportation costs
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
DRIVE Act
Introduced: March 1, 2023
Introduced by:
Brownley, Julia
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
Plain-English summary
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.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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