arrow_back Back to App

Increased Medical Travel Reimbursement for Veterans

This bill increases the amount veterans receive for medical travel reimbursement. This means veterans traveling for medical appointments will get more money to cover fuel or transportation costs, potentially easing their financial burden.
Key points
Increases the mileage reimbursement rate for veterans' medical travel from 41.5 cents to 45.5 cents per mile.
Provides greater financial support for veterans commuting for medical care.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8854
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Process start date: 2022-09-15
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans Medical Mileage Adjustment Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8854.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the mileage reimbursement rate for veterans' medical travel from 41.5 cents to 45.5 cents per mile.
  • Provides greater financial support for veterans commuting for medical care.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Benefits Health