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A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uniformed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-591| Senate 
| Updated: 6/14/2017
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (35)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Aging (Special) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 This bill expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill on active duty prior to September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001). Services to caregivers of veterans under such program are expanded to include child care services, financial planning services, and legal services. The bill terminates the support program for caregivers of covered veterans on October 1, 2022, except that any caregiver activities carried out on September 30, 2022, shall be continued on and after October 1, 2022. The bill authorizes the transfer of entitlement to post 9/11 education assistance to family members by veterans who are retired for a physical disability or who are seriously injured veterans in need of family caregiver services, without regard to length-of-service requirements. The VA is authorized to pay monthly special compensation to seriously injured or ill veterans in need of personal care services and to their caregivers. Flexible work schedules or telework are authorized for federal employees who are caregivers of veterans. The Public Health Service Act is amended to designate a veteran participating in the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers as an adult with a special need for purposes of the lifespan respite care program. An interagency working group is established in the executive branch to review and report on policies relating to the caregivers of veterans and members of the Armed Forces. The VA shall provide for studies on members of the Armed Forces who commenced service after September 11, 2001, and veterans who have incurred a serious injury or illness, including a mental health injury, and their caregivers.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 5, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1472
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 17, 2017
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-299.
Jun 14, 2017
Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-364.
  • March 9, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 5, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1472
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


  • May 17, 2017
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-299.


  • June 14, 2017
    Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-364.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1472: To expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uniformed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes.
Child care and developmentCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisEmployee leaveExecutive agency funding and structureFinancial services and investmentsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsLawyers and legal servicesMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care

A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uniformed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-591| Senate 
| Updated: 6/14/2017
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 This bill expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill on active duty prior to September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001). Services to caregivers of veterans under such program are expanded to include child care services, financial planning services, and legal services. The bill terminates the support program for caregivers of covered veterans on October 1, 2022, except that any caregiver activities carried out on September 30, 2022, shall be continued on and after October 1, 2022. The bill authorizes the transfer of entitlement to post 9/11 education assistance to family members by veterans who are retired for a physical disability or who are seriously injured veterans in need of family caregiver services, without regard to length-of-service requirements. The VA is authorized to pay monthly special compensation to seriously injured or ill veterans in need of personal care services and to their caregivers. Flexible work schedules or telework are authorized for federal employees who are caregivers of veterans. The Public Health Service Act is amended to designate a veteran participating in the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers as an adult with a special need for purposes of the lifespan respite care program. An interagency working group is established in the executive branch to review and report on policies relating to the caregivers of veterans and members of the Armed Forces. The VA shall provide for studies on members of the Armed Forces who commenced service after September 11, 2001, and veterans who have incurred a serious injury or illness, including a mental health injury, and their caregivers.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 5, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1472
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 17, 2017
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-299.
Jun 14, 2017
Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-364.
  • March 9, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 5, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1472
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


  • May 17, 2017
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-299.


  • June 14, 2017
    Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-364.
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (35)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Aging (Special) Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1472: To expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uniformed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child care and developmentCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisEmployee leaveExecutive agency funding and structureFinancial services and investmentsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsLawyers and legal servicesMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care