DRIVE Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 12:35 PM

Congressional Summary of S 592

Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act of 2023 or the DRIVE Act of 2023

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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Current Status of Bill S 592

Bill S 592 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 592 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023.  Bill S 592's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 592

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 592

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Transportation costsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 592

DRIVE Act of 2023DRIVE Act of 2023Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act of 2023A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the mileage rate offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs through their Beneficiary Travel program for health related travel, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 592

Debbie Stabenow
Debbie Stabenow
Michigan(Democrat)
Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
Rhode Island(Democrat)
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
Vermont(Democrat)
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Maryland(Democrat)
Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
California(Democrat)
Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
Nevada(Democrat)

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