I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1582 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2025 Mr. Stauber (for himself and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the charitable mileage rate with the business travel rate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2025”. 2. Increase in charitable mileage rate (a) In general Subsection (i) of section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “shall be 14 cents per mile” and inserting shall be— (1) except as provided in paragraph (2), 14 cents per mile, and (2) in the case of transportation of persons (other than the taxpayer) or property on behalf of an organization described in subsection (c), the rate determined by the Secretary, which rate shall not be less than the standard mileage rate used for purposes of sections 162 and 212. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.