S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 20, 2019)
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This bill expands eligibility for assistance under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for such assistance to caregivers of veterans who have a serious illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military, naval, or air service. Under current law, such assistance is already provided to caregivers of veterans who sustained serious injuries in the course of their military, naval, or air service.
The bill also requires the provision of an annual multidimensional assessment to measure burdens felt by family caregivers who are designated as the primary providers of personal care services to such veterans.
What just happenedNov 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 20, 2019
- Nov 8, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Sep 20, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Sep 20, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 20, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House