Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015

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Congressional Summary of HR 1969

Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015

Expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill on active duty prior to September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001).

Expands services to caregivers of veterans under such program to include child care services, financial planning services, and legal services.

Terminates the support program for caregivers of covered veterans on October 1, 2020, except that any caregiver activities carried out on September 30, 2020, shall be continued on and after October 1, 2020.

Authorizes the transfer of entitlement to post 9/11 education assistance to family members by veterans who are retired for a physical disability or who are seriously injured veterans in need of family caregiver services, without regard to length-of-service requirements.

Authorizes the VA Secretary to pay monthly special compensation to seriously injured or ill veterans in need of personal care services and to their caregivers. Excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, such compensation paid to injured or ill veterans.

Authorizes flexible work schedules or telework for federal employees who are caregivers of veterans.

Amends the Public Health Service Act to designate a veteran participating in the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers as an adult with a special need for purposes of the lifespan respite care program.

Establishes in the executive branch an interagency working group to review and report on policies relating to the caregivers of veterans and members of the Armed Forces.

Directs the Secretary to provide for studies on members of the Armed Forces who commenced service after September 11, 2001, and veterans who have incurred a serious injury or illness, including a mental health injury, and their caregivers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1969

Bill HR 1969 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2015. Bill HR 1969 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on April 22, 2015.  Bill HR 1969's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. as of August 13, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1969

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
65
Democrat Cosponsors
53
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1969

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Child care and developmentCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisEmployee leaveExecutive agency funding and structureFinancial services and investmentsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsLawyers and legal servicesMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1969

Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015To expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uniformed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes.Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1969

James R. Langevin
James R. Langevin
Rhode Island(Democrat)
David Young
David Young
Iowa(Republican)
Robert J. Wittman
Robert J. Wittman
Virginia(Republican)
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
Vermont(Democrat)
Timothy J. Walz
Timothy J. Walz
Minnesota(Democrat)
Filemon Vela
Filemon Vela
Texas(Democrat)

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