Rep. Morelle Introduces Bill to Give Veteran Caregivers Health Coverage and Job Training
This bill is currently in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and is actively moving forward. It recently passed a committee vote to be reported with changes, meaning it is one step closer to being considered by the full House. There are no companion bills currently listed for this legislation.
Part of: story →Veterans who rely on family caregivers for daily living benefit indirectly. By reducing the financial and emotional burdens on caregivers — through extended health coverage, job transition help, and bereavement counseling — the bill helps ensure a more stable caregiving arrangement for seriously injured or ill veterans.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
The Department of Veterans Affairs delayed its deadline for changes to the family caregiver program, offering a three-year extension. Advocates noted this provides 'breathing room' as bipartisan legislation like the Caregiver 3R Act seeks to formalize transition and retirement support.
Sens. Mazie Hirono and Jerry Moran introduced the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act. The bill requires the VA to provide employment assistance, retirement planning, and bereavement counseling to help family members transition after their caregiving duties end.
Representatives Joe Morelle and Juan Ciscomani introduced the House version of the Veteran Caregiver RRR Act. The legislation aims to provide health care extensions, job training, and retirement savings options for family members who have sacrificed careers to care for disabled veterans.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
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