Stauber and Craig Reintroduce Legislation to Support Volunteer Drivers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) reintroduced the Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act to increase the federal tax deduction mileage rate for volunteer drivers from its current rate, 14 cents per mile, to be equal to the Internal Revenue Service’s business rate, currently set at 70 cents per mile. 

“From delivering meals to expanding healthcare access for our seniors, volunteer drivers play an integral role in Minnesota’s communities,” said Congressman Pete Stauber. “Volunteering is a selfless act, and our volunteer drivers should not be penalized for their service. By increasing the mileage rate for volunteer drivers and lessening their burden, they’ll have greater peace of mind, and more people will donate their time to this important volunteer service.”

"Minnesota's volunteer drivers are dedicated to serving our rural communities and the rural seniors that depend on them, and they deserve all our support," said Rep. Angie Craig. "Increasing the federal tax deduction mileage rate will empower even more drivers to serve their neighbors, and I look forward to working with Rep. Stauber to move this bipartisan bill forward." 

Full text of the bill can be found HERE.