Rep. Morelle Introduces Bill to Give Veteran Caregivers Health Coverage and Job Training
This bill is currently in the House committee stage after a committee voted to approve it in February 2026. No action has taken place on this bill since February 2026, which means it has been stalled for four months. A House committee must take the next step for this bill to move forward.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 9276 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9276 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
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.
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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.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
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