Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1288

DRIVE Act of 2025

Veterans Travel: Higher Mileage Reimbursement Rates

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The DRIVE Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to a subcommittee for review by the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for further study and discussion.

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

The bill has support from both parties and addresses a clear need for veterans, but it still needs to pass through committees and compete with other budget priorities.

Key Points

This bill would increase the amount of money veterans receive when they drive to medical appointments. It changes the current fixed rate to match the higher mileage rate used by other federal employees.
The new rate would automatically adjust to keep up with the costs of gas and car maintenance. This ensures that veterans who live far from a hospital do not have to pay out of pocket just to get to their doctor.
The government would be required to pay these travel claims within 90 days of receiving a request. This rule aims to prevent long delays that can cause financial stress for veterans on fixed incomes.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced this plan to help rural veterans. They argue that travel costs should never be a barrier to getting healthcare after serving in the military.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

3 milestones3 actions

Apr 11, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Feb 13, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

DRIVE Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 1288

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Cosponsors

(44)

D: 38R: 6

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