DRIVE Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 3/1/2023
Actions
- 2023-03-01Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2023-03-01Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-03-01 (00)
Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act of 2023 or the DRIVE Act of 2023
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.
Cosponsors (7)
- Peter Welch (D-VT)
- Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
Subjects
- Transportation costs
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
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