Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 29, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5701
Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 29, 2020)
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.
What just happenedFeb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8](R-NC)Sponsor
23 cosponsors13 D10 R
23cosponsors1committees4actions7subjects
- Introduced in HouseJan 29, 2020
- Feb 7, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 29, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 29, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 29, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House