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Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act

2/9/2022, 2:44 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5701

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5701

Bill HR 5701 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 29, 2020. Bill HR 5701 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 29, 2020.  Bill HR 5701's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5701

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
23
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5701

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Employment and training programs
- Family services
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Medical education
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5701

Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve assistance and support services for caregivers of veterans.
Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5701

Richard Hudson
Richard Hudson
North CarolinaRepublican
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New JerseyDemocrat
Jefferson Van Drew
Jefferson Van Drew
New JerseyRepublican
W. Gregory Steube
W. Gregory Steube
FloridaRepublican
Kathleen M. Rice
Kathleen M. Rice
New YorkDemocrat
Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan
OhioDemocrat

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