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To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans.

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1005

Bill 115 hr 1005, also known as the "Veterans Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act," aims to make improvements to the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. The bill seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to enhance the quality and accessibility of these services for veterans.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a program to provide adult day health care services to eligible veterans. This program would be designed to meet the unique needs of veterans who require assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Additionally, the bill would require the VA to conduct outreach to inform veterans about the availability of adult day health care services and to ensure that veterans are aware of their eligibility for these services. The bill also includes provisions to improve the quality of care provided to veterans in these programs, including requirements for staff training and qualifications. Overall, the Veterans Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act aims to ensure that veterans have access to high-quality adult day health care services that meet their individual needs. By making these improvements, the bill seeks to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life for veterans who require assistance with daily activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 1005

Bill HR 1005 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2017. Bill HR 1005 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2017.  Bill HR 1005's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 24, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1005

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1005

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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