HR 5701
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Employment and training programs
Family services
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Medical education
Veterans' medical care
Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act
Introduced: January 29, 2020
Introduced by:
Hudson, Richard
Republican
· North Carolina
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act
This bill modifies the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including by requiring the VA to continue to provide assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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