S 599 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

DRIVE Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-02-13· Sponsored by Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.(2025-05-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (18)

16 Democrats1 Republican1 Independent