3.0.0 2216 2023-01-11T13:44:12Z 2023-01-11T13:44:12Z Senate S 2019-07-23 116 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2020-09-15T21:57:41Z Markup by 2020-08-05T20:51:18Z Referred to 2019-07-23T18:20:21Z TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act 116 6571 HR 2020-09-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Related bill CRS 2020-12-31 Became Public Law No: 116-278. President E40000 9 Library of Congress 2020-12-31 Became Public Law No: 116-278. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2020-12-31 Signed by President. President E30000 9 Library of Congress 2020-12-31 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2020-12-21 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2020-12-21 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2020-12-16 17:36:14 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2020-12-16 17:36:13 On 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) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 244 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2020/roll244.xml House 116 2020-12-16T22:36:13Z 2 2020-12-16 17:36:13 Passed/agreed to in House: On 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) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 244 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2020/roll244.xml House 116 2020-12-16T22:36:13Z 2 2020-12-16 16:33:49 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7224-7225) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2020-12-16 15:37:01 At 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. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2020-12-16 15:24:09 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2216. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2020-12-16 15:24:06 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7211-7213) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2020-12-16 15:23:46 Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2020-11-18 18:35:37 Held at the desk. Floor H15000 2 House floor actions 2020-11-18 16:03:00 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2020-11-18 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2020-11-17 Senate Passed 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) Floor 2020-11-17 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed 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) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2020-11-17 Senate The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7044) Floor 2020-11-17 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7044-7045) Floor 2020-09-15 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540. Calendars 2020-09-15 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Committee 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. Committee 2020-09-15 Committee 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. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2020-08-05 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2019-07-23 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. IntroReferral 2019-07-23 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress P000595 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] Gary Peters D MI N B001243 Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] Marsha Blackburn R TN 2019-07-23 True M001197 Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ] Martha McSally R AZ 2019-09-10 False K000384 Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] Timothy Kaine D VA M. 2019-10-16 False R000608 Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] Jacklyn Rosen D NV 2019-10-22 False M000934 Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] Jerry Moran R KS 2019-10-23 False C001035 Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] Susan Collins R ME M. 2019-10-24 False S001191 Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ] Kyrsten Sinema D AZ 2019-10-29 False M001153 Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] Lisa Murkowski R AK 2019-10-29 False J000300 Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL] Doug Jones D AL 2019-11-05 False K000367 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] Amy Klobuchar D MN 2019-11-05 False D000563 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] Richard Durbin D IL J. 2019-11-06 False M001176 Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] Jeff Merkley D OR 2019-11-06 False A000360 Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] Lamar Alexander R TN 2019-11-12 False C001113 Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] Catherine Cortez Masto D NV 2019-12-03 False R000605 Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] Mike Rounds R SD 2020-01-08 False B001277 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Richard Blumenthal D CT 2020-01-15 False G000562 Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] Cory Gardner R CO 2020-03-09 False H001076 Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] Maggie Hassan D NH 2020-06-24 False 2020-09-09T15:57:00Z S. 2216, Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veterans Caregivers Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/56556 As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Veteran’s Affairs on August 5, 2020 Public Law 116-278 Armed Forces and National Security Family services Health care coverage and access Health information and medical records Military personnel and dependents Veterans' medical care Armed Forces and National Security 00 2019-07-23 Introduced in Senate 2020-05-11T15:20:39Z 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 formally recognize caregivers of veterans by identifying any caregiver in the health record of the veteran. Such caregivers covered by the bill include those participating in 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 notify veterans and their caregivers regarding any clinical determinations made relating to claims under, or eligibility for, the specified caregiver programs. The notifications must be standardized and contain specified details regarding the decisions.

The bill also requires the VA to temporarily extend benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers for at least 90 days after the receipt of notice that a veteran is no longer clinically eligible for the program. Such an extension shall not apply to the termination of caregiver benefits (1) for cause, (2) because the veteran died, or (3) upon request of the caregiver or veteran.

]]> 25 2020-09-15 Reported to Senate 2020-09-24T15:33:42Z 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 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.

]]> 55 2020-11-17 Passed Senate 2021-10-20T15:46:43Z 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.

]]> 49 2020-12-31 Public Law 2021-10-20T15:54:57Z 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.

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