United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 R · 5 D cosponsors

HR 4518 — CARE Act of 2023

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of veterans, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of veterans, enhancing reporting requirements and eligibility criteria.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)

    and relevant medical specialists

    Adds relevant medical specialists to the primary care team involved in the caregiver program.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)(12)(A)

    , which shall include all criteria used to determine eligibility for such assistance and, in the case of a completed evaluation, how those criteria were used to evaluate information provided in assessments to determine such eligibility

    Broadens the reporting requirements to include detailed eligibility criteria used in evaluations.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)(12)(C)(i)

    paragraph (1) → paragraph (1) or who is being reassessed for eligibility to continue in such program

    Expands the scope of individuals to include those being reassessed for program eligibility.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)

    (14)(A) Not less frequently than annually, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a comprehensive report...

    Establishes a requirement for annual comprehensive reporting on the caregiver program's performance and demographics.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)(14)(A)(i)

    The number of applications received for such program during the one-year period preceding the report.

    Mandates tracking and reporting of application numbers for the caregiver program.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)(14)(B)(i)(I)

    relating to a decision made under the program required by paragraph (1), are disaggregated by the specific reason for the decision;

    Requires decisions on applications to be reported with specific reasons for denials or approvals.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(c)

    (1) A decision

    Removes specific decision-making criteria, simplifying the language in that section.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(c)

    through ``(2) Nothing in this section'' → Nothing in this section

    Clarifies the rule of construction by removing unnecessary detail and focusing on existing provisions.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3194)

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 533 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4518 do?
To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of veterans, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 4518?
HR 4518 is sponsored by Kiggans, Jennifer A. (Republican), Ciscomani, Juan (Republican), Flood, Mike (Republican), Gonzales, Tony (Republican), Nunn, Zachary (Republican), Houlahan, Chrissy (Democratic), Carbajal, Salud O. (Democratic), Moulton, Seth (Democratic), LaLota, Nick (Republican), Morelle, Joseph D. (Democratic), Thompson, Glenn (Republican), Newhouse, Dan (Republican), Pfluger, August (Republican), and Davis, Donald G. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4518?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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