Rural Veteran Raises Alarm Over VA Mileage Reimbursement as Congress Stalls

This press release from Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) was published on 2026-08-04 and titled "Rural Veteran Raises Alarm Over VA Mileage Reimbursement as Congress Stalls".

Rural Veteran Raises Alarm Over VA Mileage Reimbursement as Congress Stalls

In June 2026, Congress unveiled the 554-page Take Care of America's Veterans Act—a package of more than 60 bills that impact veterans and their benefits, but has drawn some strong opposition. The DRIVE Act, introduced in 2025, is not included in that legislation. It would tie VA mileage reimbursements for veteran care to the GSA rate and require properly submitted claims to be paid within 90 days. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) is a sponsor of the bill. The post Rural Veteran Raises Alarm Over VA Mileage Reimbursement as Congress Stalls appeared first on Congresswoman Julia Brownley .