DRIVE Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase the mileage reimbursement rate that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides to veterans traveling to and from VA facilities for healthcare services. Specifically, the reimbursement rate will be tied to the mileage reimbursement rate for government employees using private vehicles. The bill also requires the VA to process and pay these allowances within 90 days of a proper request.
Key provisions
- Increases the mileage reimbursement rate for veteran travel to VA facilities.
- Sets the reimbursement rate equal to or greater than the rate for government employees using private vehicles.
- Requires the VA to pay allowances within 90 days of a proper request.
- Updates the relevant section of Title 38, United States Code.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Beneficiaries of VA programs
Notable changes
- The mileage reimbursement rate will be linked to the rate for government employees.
- A 90-day processing timeline for mileage allowances is established.
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