RELIEVE Act
1/5/2024, 5:00 PMSummary of Bill S 1172
The RELIEVE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1172, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide relief to individuals and businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.One of the key provisions of the RELIEVE Act is the extension of unemployment benefits for individuals who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. This includes an increase in the amount of money that individuals can receive each week, as well as an extension of the time period during which they can receive these benefits.
The bill also includes provisions to provide financial assistance to small businesses that have been forced to close or reduce their operations due to the pandemic. This assistance can come in the form of grants, loans, or other forms of financial support. Additionally, the RELIEVE Act includes funding for state and local governments to help them cover the costs of responding to the pandemic. This can include funding for healthcare services, testing and contact tracing efforts, and other essential services. Overall, the RELIEVE Act is aimed at providing much-needed relief to individuals and businesses that have been struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the outcome of these discussions.
Congressional Summary of S 1172
Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act or the RELIEVE Act
This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system.
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Current Status of Bill S 1172
Bill S 1172 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2023. Bill S 1172 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 18, 2023. Bill S 1172's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of July 12, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1172
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
1Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1172
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1172
RELIEVE ActRELIEVE ActRemoving Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency ActA bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished to veterans in non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and for other purposes.Comments
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