TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
Latest action · Dec 31, 2020 Became Public Law No: 116-278.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 23, 2019
- Passed SenateNov 17, 2020
- Passed HouseDec 16, 2020
- To the PresidentDec 21, 2020
- Became lawDec 31, 2020
Summary
Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
The bill revises the administration of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver programs. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to report on the feasibility and advisability of formally recognizing caregivers of veterans by identifying them in the veteran's electronic health record. Such caregivers covered by the bill include those approved as a provider of personal care services under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and those participating in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services. If the VA determines that formally recognizing caregivers is feasible and advisable, it must implement recognition.
The bill requires the VA to use standardized letters to notify veterans, their caregivers, and applicants for the program regarding decisions affecting the furnishing of assistance under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Such notifications must contain specified details regarding the decision.
The bill also authorizes the VA to extend benefits for a 90-day period under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, including the monthly personal caregiver stipend, after determining that a veteran is no longer eligible for the program solely because of improvement in their condition. The effective date of discharge from the program shall not be earlier than 60 days after the date on which the VA provides notice of the lack of eligibility.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 244 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed380–0 | Dec 16, 2020 |
Cosponsors 18
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 23, 2019 to Jun 24, 2020, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-TN | Marsha Blackburn | Original | Jul 23, 2019 |
| R-AZ | Martha McSally | Sep 10, 2019 | |
| D-VA | Tim Kaine | Oct 16, 2019 | |
| D-NV | Jacky Rosen | Oct 22, 2019 | |
| R-KS | Jerry Moran | Oct 23, 2019 | |
| R-ME | Susan M. Collins | Oct 24, 2019 | |
| D-AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | Oct 29, 2019 | |
| R-AK | Lisa Murkowski | Oct 29, 2019 | |
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Nov 5, 2019 | |
| D-AL | Doug Jones | Nov 5, 2019 | |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Nov 6, 2019 | |
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Nov 6, 2019 | |
| R-TN | Lamar Alexander | Nov 12, 2019 | |
| D-NV | Catherine Cortez Masto | Dec 3, 2019 | |
| R-SD | Mike Rounds | Jan 8, 2020 |
Actions 23
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 31, 2020Became Public Law No: 116-278.
- Dec 31, 2020Signed by President.
- Dec 21, 2020Presented to President.
- Dec 16, 2020At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Dec 16, 2020Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7224-7225)
Amendments 1
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 2688 | In the nature of a substitute. | Gary C. Peters D-MI | Amendment SA 2688 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 6571 | TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act | Related bill | Sep 30, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Nov 17, 2020Engrossed in Senate
- Sep 15, 2020Reported to Senate
- Jul 23, 2019Introduced in Senate
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