US HB2894 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 35-16)
Status: Introduced on June 25 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

CARE for All Veterans Act Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act Expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill (or aggravated such injury or illness) on active duty before September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001). Establishes three monthly caregiver stipend starting dates for pre-September 11, 2001, members of the Armed Forces or veterans based upon the amount and degree of personal care services provided. Includes among program eligibility criteria a veteran's need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision in completing two or more instrumental activities of daily living.

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Title

CARE for All Veterans Act Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-07-02HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2015-06-25HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2015-06-25HouseIntroduced in House

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