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S 2216 116th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security Family services Health care coverage and access Health information and medical records Military personnel and dependents Veterans' medical care

TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

Introduced: July 23, 2019 Introduced by: Peters, Gary C. Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 31, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-278.
Dec 31, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 16, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 244). (text: CR H7211)
Dec 16, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7224-7225)
Dec 16, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 16, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2216.
Dec 16, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7211-7213)
Dec 16, 2020
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 18, 2020
Held at the desk.
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the House.
Nov 18, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)
Nov 17, 2020
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7044)
Nov 17, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7044-7045)
Sep 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Aug 5, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 23, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 16, 2020 House · vote #244 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 380–0 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 2,688 Peters, Gary C. In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Nov 17, 2020
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

The bill revises the administration of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver programs. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to report on the feasibility and advisability of formally recognizing caregivers of veterans by identifying them in the veteran's electronic health record. Such caregivers covered by the bill include those approved as a provider of personal care services under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and those participating in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services. If the VA determines that formally recognizing caregivers is feasible and advisable, it must implement recognition.

The bill requires the VA to use standardized letters to notify veterans, their caregivers, and applicants for the program regarding decisions affecting the furnishing of assistance under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Such notifications must contain specified details regarding the decision.

The bill also authorizes the VA to extend benefits for a 90-day period under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, including the monthly personal caregiver stipend, after determining that a veteran is no longer eligible for the program solely because of improvement in their condition. The effective date of discharge from the program shall not be earlier than 60 days after the date on which the VA provides notice of the lack of eligibility.

What's happening now December 31, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-278.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6571 Related bill TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
 Bill text 5 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 8 Republican 5
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Jun 24, 2020
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jan 15, 2020
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Rounds, Mike
South Dakota · Jan 8, 2020
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Dec 3, 2019
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Nov 6, 2019
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Nov 6, 2019
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Nov 5, 2019
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Oct 29, 2019
 R
Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Oct 24, 2019
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Oct 23, 2019
 D
Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Oct 22, 2019
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Oct 16, 2019
McSally, Martha
· Sep 10, 2019
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jul 23, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2216: TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2216/
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