H.R. 1472 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017
H.R. 1472 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 9, 2017, sponsored by James R. Langevin with 94 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 This bill 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: 82 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Apr 5, 2017)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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