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TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

USA119th CongressHR-109| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to formally recognize all caregivers of veterans by identifying them within the veteran's health record. This recognition applies to caregivers participating in both the comprehensive assistance program for family caregivers and the program of support services for caregivers. The bill also requires the Secretary to use a standardized letter to notify veterans and caregivers about any clinical determinations affecting their eligibility for, or participation in, a caregiver program. These notifications must include specific elements to ensure transparency, covering decisions related to claims, tier reductions, or termination of assistance. A key provision mandates a temporary extension of benefits for at least 90 days for veterans who are determined to be no longer clinically eligible for the comprehensive assistance family caregiver program. This extension, which includes stipends, begins after the notification of ineligibility, though it does not apply in cases of fraud, abuse, neglect, or if a new caregiver is designated, among other specific exclusions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7315
TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-104
TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6571
TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7315
    TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-104
    TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6571
    TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Family servicesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical care

TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

USA119th CongressHR-109| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
This legislation directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to formally recognize all caregivers of veterans by identifying them within the veteran's health record. This recognition applies to caregivers participating in both the comprehensive assistance program for family caregivers and the program of support services for caregivers. The bill also requires the Secretary to use a standardized letter to notify veterans and caregivers about any clinical determinations affecting their eligibility for, or participation in, a caregiver program. These notifications must include specific elements to ensure transparency, covering decisions related to claims, tier reductions, or termination of assistance. A key provision mandates a temporary extension of benefits for at least 90 days for veterans who are determined to be no longer clinically eligible for the comprehensive assistance family caregiver program. This extension, which includes stipends, begins after the notification of ineligibility, though it does not apply in cases of fraud, abuse, neglect, or if a new caregiver is designated, among other specific exclusions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7315
TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-104
TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6571
TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7315
    TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-104
    TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6571
    TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family servicesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical care