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TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

USA116th CongressS-2216| Senate 
| Updated: 12/31/2020
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (18)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act The bill revises the administration of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver programs. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to report on the feasibility and advisability of formally recognizing caregivers of veterans by identifying them in the veteran's electronic health record. Such caregivers covered by the bill include those approved as a provider of personal care services under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and those participating in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services. If the VA determines that formally recognizing caregivers is feasible and advisable, it must implement recognition. The bill requires the VA to use standardized letters to notify veterans, their caregivers, and applicants for the program regarding decisions affecting the furnishing of assistance under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Such notifications must contain specified details regarding the decision. The bill also authorizes the VA to extend benefits for a 90-day period under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, including the monthly personal caregiver stipend, after determining that a veteran is no longer eligible for the program solely because of improvement in their condition. The effective date of discharge from the program shall not be earlier than 60 days after the date on which the VA provides notice of the lack of eligibility.

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Timeline
Jul 23, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 5, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Sep 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.
Sep 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6571
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)
Nov 17, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)
Nov 17, 2020
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7044)
Nov 17, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7044-7045)
Nov 18, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the House.
Nov 18, 2020
Held at the desk.
Dec 16, 2020
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 16, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7211-7213)
Dec 16, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2216.
Dec 16, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 16, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7224-7225)
Dec 16, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 244). (text: CR H7211)
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Dec 16, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 21, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 31, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 31, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-278.
  • July 23, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • August 5, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 15, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.


  • September 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.


  • September 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6571
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)


  • November 17, 2020
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7044)


  • November 17, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7044-7045)


  • November 18, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 18, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • November 18, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • December 16, 2020
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 16, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7211-7213)


  • December 16, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2216.


  • December 16, 2020
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 16, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7224-7225)


  • December 16, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 244). (text: CR H7211)
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  • December 16, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 21, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • December 31, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • December 31, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-278.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6571: TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
Family servicesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical care

TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

USA116th CongressS-2216| Senate 
| Updated: 12/31/2020
Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act The bill revises the administration of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver programs. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to report on the feasibility and advisability of formally recognizing caregivers of veterans by identifying them in the veteran's electronic health record. Such caregivers covered by the bill include those approved as a provider of personal care services under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and those participating in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services. If the VA determines that formally recognizing caregivers is feasible and advisable, it must implement recognition. The bill requires the VA to use standardized letters to notify veterans, their caregivers, and applicants for the program regarding decisions affecting the furnishing of assistance under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Such notifications must contain specified details regarding the decision. The bill also authorizes the VA to extend benefits for a 90-day period under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, including the monthly personal caregiver stipend, after determining that a veteran is no longer eligible for the program solely because of improvement in their condition. The effective date of discharge from the program shall not be earlier than 60 days after the date on which the VA provides notice of the lack of eligibility.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 23, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 5, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Sep 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.
Sep 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6571
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)
Nov 17, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)
Nov 17, 2020
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7044)
Nov 17, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7044-7045)
Nov 18, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the House.
Nov 18, 2020
Held at the desk.
Dec 16, 2020
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 16, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7211-7213)
Dec 16, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2216.
Dec 16, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 16, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7224-7225)
Dec 16, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 244). (text: CR H7211)
View Vote
Dec 16, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 21, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 31, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 31, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-278.
  • July 23, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • August 5, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 15, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.


  • September 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.


  • September 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6571
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)


  • November 17, 2020
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7044)


  • November 17, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7044-7045)


  • November 18, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 18, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • November 18, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • December 16, 2020
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 16, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7211-7213)


  • December 16, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2216.


  • December 16, 2020
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 16, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7224-7225)


  • December 16, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 244). (text: CR H7211)
    View Vote


  • December 16, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 21, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • December 31, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • December 31, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-278.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (18)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6571: TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family servicesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical care