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118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security

H.R. 1278: DRIVE Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 1, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 1, 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

37

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Julia Brownley D-CA SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone3 events+12
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History

  1. Mar 1, 2023Introduced in the House by Julia Brownley.
Show the full action history (6 actions)
  1. Jul 18, 2023Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  2. Jul 18, 2023Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Jun 21, 2023Subcommittee Hearings Held
  4. Mar 23, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  5. Mar 1, 2023Introduced in House
  6. Mar 1, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.