This bill, known as the DRIVE Act of 2025 , seeks to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Beneficiary Travel program by increasing the mileage reimbursement rate for veterans traveling for health-related appointments. It mandates that the VA's mileage rate for such travel must be set at a level equal to or greater than the rate provided to federal employees using private vehicles for official government business, as determined by the Administrator of General Services. Furthermore, the legislation introduces a critical provision to ensure the timely processing of these allowances. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay any mileage allowance within 90 days of a properly submitted request from a veteran. These changes aim to provide more equitable and efficient financial support for veterans accessing necessary medical care.