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CARE for All Veterans Act

1/11/2023, 1:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2894

Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act or the CARE 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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Current Status of Bill HR 2894

Bill HR 2894 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2015. Bill HR 2894 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2015.  Bill HR 2894's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 2, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2894

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
50
Democrat Cosponsors
34
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2894

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Mental health
- Military personnel and dependents
- Neurological disorders
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2894

CARE for All Veterans Act
To expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
CARE for All Veterans Act
Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2894

Elizabeth H. Esty
Elizabeth H. Esty
ConnecticutDemocrat
Ryan K. Zinke
Ryan K. Zinke
MontanaRepublican
Lee M. Zeldin
Lee M. Zeldin
New YorkRepublican
David G. Valadao
David G. Valadao
CaliforniaRepublican
Dina Titus
Dina Titus
NevadaDemocrat
Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson
CaliforniaDemocrat

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