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S 5144 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases VA mileage reimbursement for veteran travel to healthcare facilities, improving access to treatment and care per bill's focus on examination, treatment, and care services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases VA mileage reimbursement rate to match government employee rates for veteran travel to facilities, reducing out-of-pocket costs for essential care and services.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2022
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Introduced Nov 29, 2022 Last action Nov 29, 2022
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Nov 29, 2022
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Nov 29, 2022
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Debbie Stabenow
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MI
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