S. 599: DRIVE Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 18 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-21 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-13):
Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act of 2025 or the DRIVE Act of 2025
This bill increases the mileage reimbursement rate available to beneficiaries for travel to or from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 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.
The bill also requires the VA to ensure that an allowance based on mileage is paid not later than 90 days after the request is properly submitted to the VA.
Cosponsors (18)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI 2025-02-27 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO 2025-03-25 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2025-04-08 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD 2025-05-14 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI 2025-06-02 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ 2025-06-04 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME 2025-06-05 |
| John Fetterman | D PA 2025-06-10 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI 2025-07-29 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-09-16 |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD 2025-10-01 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 599 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 599?
S. 599 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: DRIVE Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 599 are available on congress.gov.
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