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Congress·In Progress·H.R. 2148

Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act

Rep. Morelle Introduces Bill to Give Veteran Caregivers Health Coverage and Job Training

about 1 month ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Family caregivers of veterans would keep their VA health coverage for 180 days after they stop caregiving, giving them time to find other insurance. However, caregivers already covered by Medicare Part A would not qualify for this extended coverage.

    From policy text

    “including during the 180-day period following the removal of such designation unless the individual was dismissed from the program under section 1720G(a) of this title for fraud, abuse, or mistreatment”
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  • Caregivers would get job-hunting help including up to $1,000 for professional licenses or certifications, free access to VA training classes, and connections to employment services through the Department of Defense and Department of Labor.

    From policy text

    “The maximum lifetime amount that may be reimbursed for an individual under paragraph (1)(A) is $1,000.”
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  • The bill adds new support services like retirement planning and grief counseling for caregivers whose veteran has died, and provides transition assistance for up to 180 days after leaving the caregiving program.

    From policy text

    “including bereavement counseling and support following the death of the eligible veteran”
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  • The VA would be required to study how to hire former caregivers at VA hospitals and whether to create retirement savings plans for caregivers, with reports due to Congress within one to two years.

    From policy text

    “the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall complete a study on barriers and incentives to hiring individuals who were designated as a primary provider of personal care services under section 1720G(a)(7)(A) of title 38, United States Code, at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to address staffing needs”
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  • All extended benefits are cut off for any caregiver who was removed from the program due to fraud, abuse, or mistreatment of the veteran they were caring for.

    From policy text

    “unless the individual was dismissed from the program for fraud, abuse, or mistreatment”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

4 milestones7 actions
Feb 12, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Feb 12, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 5, 2026House

Subcommittee on Health Discharged

Jun 12, 2025House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Apr 4, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Related Bills

1 bill
S. 879Related bill

Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act

Jul 30 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act

Bill NumberHR 2148
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Sponsor

Cosponsors

(8)
D: 6R: 2

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