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To expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

USA115th CongressHR-1802| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2017
Elizabeth H. Esty

Elizabeth H. Esty

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (24)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Tim Murphy (Republican)Stevan Pearce (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Mike Coffman (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act or the CARE for All Veterans Act This bill expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill (or who aggravated such injury or illness) on active duty before September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001). The bill establishes three monthly caregiver stipend starting dates for pre-September 11, 2001, members of the Armed Forces or veterans based upon the amount and degree of personal care services provided. Program eligibility criteria shall include a veteran's need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision in completing two or more instrumental activities of daily living.
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Timeline
Mar 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Emergency medical services and trauma careMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersVeterans' medical care

To expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

USA115th CongressHR-1802| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2017
Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act or the CARE for All Veterans Act This bill expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill (or who aggravated such injury or illness) on active duty before September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001). The bill establishes three monthly caregiver stipend starting dates for pre-September 11, 2001, members of the Armed Forces or veterans based upon the amount and degree of personal care services provided. Program eligibility criteria shall include a veteran's need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision in completing two or more instrumental activities of daily living.
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Timeline
Mar 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Elizabeth H. Esty

Elizabeth H. Esty

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (24)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Tim Murphy (Republican)Stevan Pearce (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Mike Coffman (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency medical services and trauma careMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersVeterans' medical care