H.R. 1278 · 118th Congress · House

DRIVE Act

Active· Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Introduced
Mar 1, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 18, 2023Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  2. JUL 18, 2023Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. JUN 21, 2023Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  4. MAR 23, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  5. MAR 01, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  6. MAR 01, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  7. MAR 01, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committees

4

Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 18, 2023

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 21, 2023

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 23, 2023

Active

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Mar 1, 2023

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