Sponsor · U.S. Senator for Kansas · Republican
Senate bill · S. 879 (119th Congress)
Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
Summary
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Extends Veterans Affairs medical care coverage for family caregivers of veterans for 180 days after their designation ends (except when removed for fraud or abuse), and expands other caregiver benefits.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. Senate.
Related bills
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Full history
- Jul 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Jul 30, 2025
In committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
U.S. Senate
- Jul 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Jul 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- May 21, 2025
Hearing held
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
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- May 21, 2025
Hearing held
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
- May 21, 2025
Hearing held
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
- Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Mar 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Mar 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Mar 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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