Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 9276, also known as the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act, aims to provide support and resources for caregivers of veterans. The bill recognizes the important role that caregivers play in the well-being of veterans and seeks to ensure that they have access to the necessary tools and assistance to continue providing care.

The bill includes provisions for reeducation and training programs for caregivers to help them develop new skills and advance their careers. This is important as many caregivers may have put their own careers on hold to care for their loved ones and may need assistance in reentering the workforce.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to support caregivers in finding new employment opportunities, including job placement services and assistance with resume writing and interview preparation. This is crucial in helping caregivers transition back into the workforce and secure stable employment. Furthermore, the bill addresses the retirement needs of caregivers, ensuring that they have access to retirement planning resources and assistance in navigating the complexities of retirement benefits. This is important in recognizing the long-term commitment and sacrifices that caregivers make in caring for veterans. Overall, the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act seeks to provide comprehensive support for caregivers of veterans, recognizing their invaluable contributions and ensuring that they have the resources they need to continue providing care while also advancing their own careers and securing their retirement.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 9276

Introduced on
2024-08-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/2/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 9276, also known as the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act, aims to provide support and resources for caregivers of veterans. The bill recognizes the important role that caregivers play in the well-being of veterans and seeks to ensure that they have access to the necessary tools and assistance to continue providing care.

The bill includes provisions for reeducation and training programs for caregivers to help them develop new skills and advance their careers. This is important as many caregivers may have put their own careers on hold to care for their loved ones and may need assistance in reentering the workforce.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to support caregivers in finding new employment opportunities, including job placement services and assistance with resume writing and interview preparation. This is crucial in helping caregivers transition back into the workforce and secure stable employment. Furthermore, the bill addresses the retirement needs of caregivers, ensuring that they have access to retirement planning resources and assistance in navigating the complexities of retirement benefits. This is important in recognizing the long-term commitment and sacrifices that caregivers make in caring for veterans. Overall, the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act seeks to provide comprehensive support for caregivers of veterans, recognizing their invaluable contributions and ensuring that they have the resources they need to continue providing care while also advancing their own careers and securing their retirement.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo expand medical, employment, and other benefits for individuals serving as family caregivers for certain veterans, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.