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3581
2025-05-27T14:15:21Z
2025-05-27T14:15:21Z
House
H
HR
2023-05-22
118
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 86 (Monday, May 22, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia:H.R. 3581.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8The single subject of this legislation is:This legislation only pertains to: initiating a grantprogram supporting Veteran caregivers' mental health.[Page H2502]
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Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate
Standing
  - Referred To
2023-12-05T18:28:10Z
- hsvr00
Veterans' Affairs Committee
House
Standing
  - hsvr03
Health Subcommittee
    - Reported by
2023-07-18T22:00:57Z
    - Markup by
2023-07-18T22:00:57Z
    - Hearings By (subcommittee)
2023-06-21T18:48:45Z
    - Referred to
2023-06-19T18:48:45Z
  - Reported By
2023-10-25T21:30:50Z
  - Markup By
2023-07-26T21:56:49Z
  - Referred To
2023-05-22T16:06:20Z
H. Rept. 118-251

- RESPECT Act of 2023
118
216
S
2023-02-16
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  - Related bill
CRS

- VA Flood Preparedness Act
118
2683
HR
2023-07-18
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  - Related bill
CRS

- Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
118
8371
HR
2024-11-19
Received in the Senate.
  - Related bill
CRS
- 2023-12-05
  - ssva00
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
- 2023-12-04
17:13:02
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H38310
2
House floor actions
- 2023-12-04
17:12:58
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6103-6104)
Floor
H37300
2
House floor actions
- 2023-12-04
17:12:58
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6103-6104)
Floor
8000
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Library of Congress
- 2023-12-04
17:01:00
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3581.
Floor
H8D000
2
House floor actions
- 2023-12-04
17:00:11
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6103-6105)
Floor
H30000
2
House floor actions
- 2023-12-04
16:59:52
Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
H30300
2
House floor actions
- 2023-10-25
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
Calendars
H12410
2
House floor actions
U00201
- 2023-10-25
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-251.
Committee
H12200
2
House floor actions
  - hsvr00
Veterans' Affairs Committee
- 2023-10-25
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-251.
Committee
5000
9
Library of Congress
  - hsvr00
Veterans' Affairs Committee
- 2023-07-26
  - hsvr00
Veterans' Affairs Committee
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Committee
- 2023-07-26
  - hsvr00
Veterans' Affairs Committee
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
- 2023-07-18
  - hsvr03
Health Subcommittee
1
House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee
- 2023-07-18
  - hsvr03
Health Subcommittee
1
House committee actions
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee
- 2023-06-21
  - hsvr03
Health Subcommittee
1
House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Committee
- 2023-06-19
  - hsvr03
Health Subcommittee
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committee
- 2023-05-22
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
H11100
2
House floor actions
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Veterans' Affairs Committee
- 2023-05-22
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
Intro-H
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Library of Congress
- 2023-05-22
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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Library of Congress
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VA
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Houlahan
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PA
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2023-05-30
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R
SC
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2023-07-25
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CO
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2023-08-04
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MA
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2023-09-26
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Lawler
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NY
17
2023-10-11
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- 2023-08-30T20:14:00Z

H.R. 3581, Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/59540
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs onJuly 26, 2023
- 2023-08-30T20:14:00Z

H.R. 3581, Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/59540
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs onJuly 26, 2023
Armed Forces and National Security
- Congressional oversight
2023-12-01T15:45:20Z
- Government information and archives
2023-12-01T15:45:20Z
- Government studies and investigations
2023-12-01T15:45:20Z
- Mental health
2023-12-01T15:45:20Z
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
2023-12-01T15:45:20Z
- Veterans' medical care
2023-12-01T15:45:20Z
Armed Forces and National Security
2023-06-16T15:30:34Z
00
2023-05-22
Introduced in House
2023-06-22T10:23:21Z
Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act or the COPE Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to award grants to implement, coordinate, improve, or enhance mental health counseling, treatment, or support for family caregivers of veterans participating in the family caregiver program.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the provision of mental health support to caregivers of veterans.
07
2023-10-25
Reported to House
2023-12-05T14:50:14Z
Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act or the COPE Act
This bill addresses various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issues, including the family caregiver program and VA facility security.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the VA to award grants to implement, coordinate, improve, or enhance mental health counseling, treatment, or support for family caregivers of veterans participating in the family caregiver program.
The bill also authorizes the VA to make contributions to local authorities to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property adjacent to VA medical facilities.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the provision of mental health support to caregivers of veterans.
The bill also requires the VA to annually survey its police chiefs, facility emergency management leaders, facility directors, or individuals acting in such a capacity to collect information regarding security at VA facilities.
Finally, the bill extends certain loan fee rates through March 12, 2032, under the VA's home loan program.
53
2023-12-04
Passed House
2023-12-15T23:45:14Z
Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act or the COPE Act
This bill addresses various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issues, including the family caregiver program and VA facility security.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the VA to award grants to implement, coordinate, improve, or enhance mental health counseling, treatment, or support for family caregivers of veterans participating in the family caregiver program.
The bill also authorizes the VA to make contributions to local authorities to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property adjacent to VA medical facilities.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the provision of mental health support to caregivers of veterans.
The bill also requires the VA to annually survey its police chiefs, facility emergency management leaders, facility directors, or individuals acting in such a capacity to collect information regarding security at VA facilities.
Finally, the bill extends certain loan fee rates through March 12, 2032, under the VA's home loan program.

COPE Act
- Display Title
45

COPE Act
2024-07-24T15:18:19Z
- Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
255

Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act
2024-07-24T15:13:45Z
S
Senate
Referred in Senate
RFS
- Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
255

COPE Act
2024-07-24T15:13:45Z
S
Senate
Referred in Senate
RFS
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
101

COPE Act
2024-05-24T13:39:29Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
101

Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act
2024-05-24T13:39:29Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Short Title(s) as Reported to House
102

COPE Act
2024-05-24T13:35:52Z
H
House
Reported in House
RH
- Short Title(s) as Reported to House
102

Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act
2024-05-24T13:35:52Z
H
House
Reported in House
RH
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
104

COPE Act
2024-05-24T13:35:12Z
H
House
Engrossed in House
EH
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
104

Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act
2024-05-24T13:35:12Z
H
House
Engrossed in House
EH
- Official Title as Introduced
6

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include services related to mental health and neurological disorders, and for other purposes.
2024-03-18T20:52:03Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Referred in Senate
2023-12-05T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr3581rfs/xml/BILLS-118hr3581rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2023-12-04T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr3581eh/xml/BILLS-118hr3581eh.xml
- Reported in House
2023-10-25T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr3581rh/xml/BILLS-118hr3581rh.xml
- Introduced in House
2023-05-22T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr3581ih/xml/BILLS-118hr3581ih.xml
2023-12-05
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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