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US S1578
US S1578A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to cover the costs associated with the care of veterans at medical foster homes.
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Introduced
10/28/2013
10/28/2013
In Committee
10/28/2013
10/28/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in conducting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical foster home program, to cover the costs associated with the care of veterans at medical foster homes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, who heads the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to pay for the expenses of veterans receiving care in medical foster homes as part of the VA's medical foster home program. Medical foster homes are private residences that provide long-term care for individuals who need a higher level of support than a typical foster home but do not require hospitalization. This provision aims to ensure that veterans who benefit from this type of care can access it without financial barriers.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280. (on 10/30/2013)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1578/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1578is/pdf/BILLS-113s1578is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1578is/pdf/BILLS-113s1578is.pdf.pdf |
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