United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 657 — Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2015

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1305-1306; text of measure as introduced: CR S1306)

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 114th 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

Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2015 Extends to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury the eligibility to participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs program of comprehensive assistance to family caregivers of such veterans. (Under current law, such eligibility is limited to those veterans who incurred such an injury on or after September 11, 2001.)

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1305-1306; text of measure as introduced: CR S1306)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Disability and paralysis Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Veterans' medical care Armed forces and national security
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 657 do?
Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2015 Extends to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury the eligibility to participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs program of comprehensive assistance to family caregivers of such veterans. (Under current law, such eligibility is limited to those veterans who incurred such an injury on or after September 11, 2001.)
Who sponsors S 657?
S 657 is sponsored by Richard Durbin (D).
What is the current status of S 657?
This bill died with 114th 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.
Where can I track S 657?
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