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RESPECT Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-216| Senate 
| Updated: 2/16/2023
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reinforcing Enhanced Support through Promoting Equity for Caregivers Act of 2023 or the RESPECT Act of 2023 This bill modifies the caregiver programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and addresses the provision of support for caregivers participating in such programs. The bill expands (1) the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to include services related to neurological disorders and additional mental health services, and (2) the Program of General Caregiver Support Services to include services related to neurological disorders. The VA must establish a process and requirements for its clinicians to document incidents in which veterans in the family caregiver program present at a facility for treatment for an emergent or urgent mental health crisis or are assessed to be at risk for suicide. The bill sets forth the VA's process and requirements for determining or reassessing the eligibility of a veteran and caregiver for the family caregiver program, including with regard to the provision of documentation and evidence related to mental health, psychological trauma, or a neurological disorder. The VA must waive the reassessment requirement under specified circumstances, such as when a veteran's serious injury is caused by a degenerative or chronic condition. The VA is authorized to award grants to implement, coordinate, improve, or enhance mental health counseling, treatment, or support for family caregivers of veterans participating in the family caregiver program. The Government Accountability Office must report on the provision of mental health support to caregivers of veterans.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-789
RESPECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3964
RESPECT Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-343
RESPECT Act
Feb 1, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 1, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 16, 2023
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 11, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6561
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-789
    RESPECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3964
    RESPECT Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-343
    RESPECT Act


  • February 1, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 1, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 16, 2023
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 11, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6561
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3581: COPE Act
Family servicesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthNeurological disordersVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

RESPECT Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-216| Senate 
| Updated: 2/16/2023
Reinforcing Enhanced Support through Promoting Equity for Caregivers Act of 2023 or the RESPECT Act of 2023 This bill modifies the caregiver programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and addresses the provision of support for caregivers participating in such programs. The bill expands (1) the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to include services related to neurological disorders and additional mental health services, and (2) the Program of General Caregiver Support Services to include services related to neurological disorders. The VA must establish a process and requirements for its clinicians to document incidents in which veterans in the family caregiver program present at a facility for treatment for an emergent or urgent mental health crisis or are assessed to be at risk for suicide. The bill sets forth the VA's process and requirements for determining or reassessing the eligibility of a veteran and caregiver for the family caregiver program, including with regard to the provision of documentation and evidence related to mental health, psychological trauma, or a neurological disorder. The VA must waive the reassessment requirement under specified circumstances, such as when a veteran's serious injury is caused by a degenerative or chronic condition. The VA is authorized to award grants to implement, coordinate, improve, or enhance mental health counseling, treatment, or support for family caregivers of veterans participating in the family caregiver program. The Government Accountability Office must report on the provision of mental health support to caregivers of veterans.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-789
RESPECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3964
RESPECT Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-343
RESPECT Act
Feb 1, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 1, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 16, 2023
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 11, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6561
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-789
    RESPECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3964
    RESPECT Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-343
    RESPECT Act


  • February 1, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 1, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 16, 2023
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 11, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6561
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3581: COPE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family servicesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthNeurological disordersVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation