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H.R. 2894

Referred to Committee

CARE for All Veterans Act

Introduced 6/25/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

7/2/2015 • House

Summary

Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act or the CARE for All Veterans Act

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 aggravated such injury or illness) on active duty before September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001).

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.

Includes among program eligibility criteria a veteran's need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision in completing two or more instrumental activities of daily living.

Introduced in House • 6/25/2015

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Topics & Subjects

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

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (51)

Party Breakdown

35
Democrats
16
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]

Democrat • CT-5

Sponsored 6/25/2015

Cosponsors (50)

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Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6]

R-PA-6

Joined 6/25/2015

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Rep. Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]

R-FL-26

Joined 7/20/2015

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Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

D-IL-2

Joined 7/23/2015

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Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

R-NY-21

Joined 7/28/2015

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Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]

D-CA-5

Joined 7/29/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 25, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Other Chamber

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House6/25/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors50