TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-31T16:51:57Z

Explore the details of House Bill 109 TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/31/2025, 4:51 PM

Summary of Bill HR 109

Bill 119 hr 109, also known as the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act, aims to address the needs of caregivers of veterans by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to formally recognize them. The bill also mandates that veterans and their caregivers be notified of clinical determinations related to eligibility for caregiver programs.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision to temporarily extend benefits for veterans who are determined ineligible for the family caregiver program. This extension will provide support for veterans who may not meet the eligibility criteria but still require assistance.

Overall, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act seeks to improve the support and services available to caregivers of veterans, ensuring that they are recognized and informed of important clinical determinations. The bill also aims to provide temporary benefits for veterans who may not qualify for caregiver programs but still require assistance.

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Current Status of Bill HR 109

Bill HR 109 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 109 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 109's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 109

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 109

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 109

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to formally recognize caregivers of veterans, notify veterans and caregivers of clinical determinations relating to eligibility for caregiver programs, and temporarily extend benefits for veterans who are determined ineligible for the family caregiver program, and for other purposes.To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to formally recognize caregivers of veterans, notify veterans and caregivers of clinical determinations relating to eligibility for caregiver programs, and temporarily extend benefits for veterans who are determined ineligible for the family caregiver program, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 109

Andy Biggs

Arizona(Republican)

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