Bill · H.R. 1288· House(119-HR-1288)
DRIVE Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 4/11/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Julia Brownley
- Cosponsors
- - 47 - 7
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act of 2025," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to increase the mileage rate provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Beneficiary Travel program for health-related travel. It seeks to tie the reimbursement rate to the rate used by Government employees for official business. Additionally, the bill includes provisions regarding the timely processing of travel allowances.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
This bill provides direct financial relief and administrative efficiency for veterans traveling for health services.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill directly enhances veteran benefits by increasing mileage reimbursement rates and guaranteeing faster payment processing.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+6
The bill improves access to healthcare by increasing mileage reimbursement rates for veteran travel and ensuring more timely payments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Mileage Reimbursement: The bill would ensure that the mileage rate for veterans is equal to or greater than the rate prescribed for Government employees using private vehicles for official business. This is found in Section 2(a).
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Faster Payment Processing: The bill requires that mileage-based allowances be paid no later than 90 days after a request is properly submitted. This provides a specific timeframe for receiving funds, as found in Section 2(b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens described within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+6
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 6/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/11/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 4/1/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/11/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/27/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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