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DRIVE Act

USA118th CongressHR-1278| House 
| Updated: 7/18/2023
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (37)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9126
DRIVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8398
DRIVE Act
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 21, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 18, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2671
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9126
    DRIVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8398
    DRIVE Act


  • March 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 23, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 21, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 18, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 18, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • July 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2671
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-592: DRIVE Act of 2023
Transportation costsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

DRIVE Act

USA118th CongressHR-1278| House 
| Updated: 7/18/2023
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9126
DRIVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8398
DRIVE Act
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 21, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 18, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2671
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9126
    DRIVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8398
    DRIVE Act


  • March 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 23, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 21, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 18, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 18, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • July 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2671
    Introduced in Senate
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (37)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-592: DRIVE Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Transportation costsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation