HEAL Act
Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
In Committee
Summary
Match VA mileage reimbursement to the federal per-mile rate and ban travel deductibles. The bill would also expand who can be paid to transport veterans and clarify when the Department of Veterans Affairs can reimburse outside groups.
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- Veterans and families: Would replace the fixed 41.5 cents per mile rate with the rate the General Services Administration sets for privately owned cars when no government vehicle is available. It would prohibit any deductible for travel reimbursed under this program for examination, treatment, or care.
- Providers and local agencies: Would allow approved personal care providers, veterans service organizations that provide transportation, and local government veterans service agencies and their employees or volunteers to receive payments or provide transportation services.
- VA operations: Would tie the mileage rate to GSA guidance for privately owned autos and make wording changes in Section 111A to clarify when the Department may reimburse outside groups under Section 111.
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Better VA travel help for veterans
If enacted, veterans who travel for VA care would get an updated mileage rate. The rate would match the private car rate set by the General Services Administration. This replaces the fixed 41.5 cents per mile. VA would be barred from charging a travel deductible. VA could pay approved caregivers, veterans service groups, and local veterans agencies that give rides, reimbursed only as allowed under section 111.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Cosponsors
Salazar
FL • R
Sponsored 9/19/2025
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
NV • D
Sponsored 12/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
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