House Bill 5701
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 29, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5701
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Richard Hudson
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Summary
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.
January 29, 2020
02/07/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/29/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/29/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:44:07 AM