What does Preamble of DRIVE Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to increase the mileage rate offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for beneficiary travel related to health care. The bill's stated purpose is to address beneficiary travel for health-related purposes and includes 'other purposes'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of DRIVE Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act of 2025.

What does PAYMENTS OR ALLOWANCES BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR of DRIVE Act of 2025 do?

This section amends section 111 of title 38, United States Code, regarding payments or allowances by the Department of Veterans Affairs for beneficiary travel. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must ensure the mileage rate for beneficiary travel is equal to or greater than the mileage reimbursement rate for government employees. If the Secretary makes payments under this section, allowances based on mileage must be paid no later than 90 days after a properly submitted request. Subsection (a) of section 111 is amended to determine the mileage rate in accordance with subsection (g). Subsection (b)(1) of section 111 is amended to remove a reference to subsection (g)(2).

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DRIVE Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/21/2025 · Introduced: 2/13/2025

Author: Peter Welch (D-VT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to set the mileage rate for beneficiary travel at or above the federal government employee mileage reimbursement rate.
The VA must pay beneficiary travel allowances based on mileage within 90 days of a properly submitted request.
The bill updates existing regulations regarding VA payments and allowances for beneficiary travel.

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