US SB2216 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on December 31 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-12-31 - Became Public Law No: 116-278.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

The bill revises the administration of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver programs. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to formally recognize caregivers of veterans by identifying any caregiver in the electronic health record of the veteran. 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. 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. The bill also authorizes the VA to temporarily extend benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, including the monthly personal caregiver stipend, after determining that a veteran is no longer clinically eligible for the program.

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Title

TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act

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Roll Calls

2020-12-16 - House - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (Y: 380 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 49) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-12-31SenateBecame Public Law No: 116-278.
2020-12-31SenateSigned by President.
2020-12-21SenatePresented to President.
2020-12-16HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-12-16HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 244). (text: CR H7211)
2020-12-16HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7224-7225)
2020-12-16HouseAt 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.
2020-12-16HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2216.
2020-12-16HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7211-7213)
2020-12-16HouseMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2020-11-18HouseHeld at the desk.
2020-11-18HouseReceived in the House.
2020-11-18SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2020-11-17SenatePassed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7044-7045)
2020-11-17SenateS.Amdt.2688 Amendment SA 2688 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2020-11-17SenateS.Amdt.2688 Amendment SA 2688 proposed by Senator Portman for Senator Peters. (consideration: CR S7044-7045; text: CR S7044-7045) In the nature of a substitute.
2020-11-17SenateThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7044)
2020-11-17SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7044-7045)
2020-09-15SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.
2020-09-15SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
2020-08-05SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2019-07-23SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

HB6571 (Related) 2020-09-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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