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Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
7/9/2025, 2:24 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2148
Specifically, the bill would expand eligibility for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to include veterans who were injured or became ill before September 11, 2001. Currently, the program only covers veterans who were injured or became ill on or after that date.
Additionally, the bill would provide training, counseling, and other support services to family caregivers to help them better care for their veteran loved ones. It would also establish a pilot program to provide respite care services to eligible veterans and their caregivers. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2148 aims to improve the quality of life for veterans and their family caregivers by expanding access to essential benefits and support services. It recognizes the sacrifices made by both veterans and their caregivers and seeks to ensure they receive the assistance they need.
Congressional Summary of HR 2148
Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
This bill expands support and assistance provided to family caregivers under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
First, the bill extends the period of medical care coverage for primary family caregivers to include the 180-day period following the removal of their designation as a caregiver under the program, unless such individuals (1) were dismissed from the program for fraud, abuse, or mistreatment; or (2) are entitled to Medicare.
Next, the VA must provide bereavement counseling and support to family caregivers following the death of a veteran receiving care under the program. The VA must also provide retirement planning services to primary family caregivers and study the feasibility and advisability of establishing a retirement plan or retirement savings for caregivers.
Further, unless they were discharged for fraud, abuse, or mistreatment, the VA must provide to primary family caregivers (1) assistance returning to the workforce upon discharge or dismissal from the program, (2) support in transitioning from caregiving, and (3) specified employment assistance during their tenure as a caregiver and for the following 180-days.
The VA must partner with the Department of Labor to study and report on the feasibility and advisability of conducting a program to assist primary caregivers in returning to the workforce.
Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the VA’s efforts supporting family caregivers in transitioning from caregiving.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2148
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2148
Total Number of Sponsors
12Democrat Sponsors
12Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2148
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2148
Comments
Rivka Ferrell
4 months ago
I can't believe this bill is even being considered! It's like they expect us to drop everything and become full-time caregivers, reeducate ourselves, find new jobs, and then retire all in one go. Who has time for that? This is just another example of the government not understanding the struggles of everyday Americans. It's ridiculous! #HRBill2148 #VeteranCaregiverAct This bill is a disaster waiting to happen.
