H.R. 1969 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 1969 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 22, 2015, sponsored by James R. Langevin with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 22, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015 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).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James R. Langevin (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 22, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Aug 13, 2015)
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