United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 592 — DRIVE Act of 2023

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the mileage rate for veteran travel reimbursement to be equal to or greater than that of government employees.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 111

    (at a rate of 41.5 cents per mile) → (at a rate determined in accordance with subsection (g))

    The specific mileage rate is made variable and will align with government employee rates.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 111

    and notwithstanding subsection (g)(2) of this section

    Removes a reference that may limit changes in payment structure related to mileage.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 111

    (g) The Secretary shall ensure that the mileage rate described in subsection (a) is equal to or greater than the mileage reimbursement rate for the use of privately owned vehicles by Government employees on official business (when no Government vehicle is available), as prescribed by the Administrator of General Services under section 5707(b) of title 5.

    Establishes a new minimum mileage reimbursement that aligns with government employee standards.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

veterans transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 592 do?
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.
Who sponsors S 592?
S 592 is sponsored by Stabenow, Debbie (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 592?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 592?
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