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US HB1288
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Brownley
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AI Summary
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Increases the VA Beneficiary Travel program mileage reimbursement rate from the current fixed 41.5 cents per mile to match the General Services Administration rate for federal employees using private vehicles on official business
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Requires the VA to process and pay mileage-based travel allowances within 90 days of receiving a properly submitted request
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Amends Section 111 of Title 38, United States Code, to tie veteran travel reimbursement to the GSA rate, which automatically adjusts with economic conditions
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Introduced February 13, 2025 with bipartisan sponsorship and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Legislative Description
DRIVE Act of 2025 Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act of 2025
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
4/11/2025