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Introduced
06/19/2017
06/19/2017
In Committee
06/19/2017
06/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Caregiver Program Information Improvement Act of 2017 This bill requires pre-separation counseling for members of the Armed Forces to include a description of Department of Veterans Affairs family caregiver assistance and support services, including information about covered veterans, eligible caregivers, and program assistance and support. Each military department shall take actions: (1) to determine whether each member of the Armed Forces who is undergoing pre-separation counseling and may require caregiver services has identified a caregiver; and (2) at the member's election, to permit such caregiver to participate in pre-separation counseling sessions in order to be informed of assistance and support services available to caregivers and the manner in which the member's transition to civilian life may affect the caregiver.
AI Summary
This bill requires that pre-separation counseling for members of the Armed Forces include information about Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) family caregiver assistance and support services. It also requires the military departments to determine if each member undergoing pre-separation counseling has identified a caregiver, and to allow that caregiver to participate in the counseling sessions to be informed about available assistance and support services, as well as how the member's transition to civilian life may affect the caregiver. This is intended to help ensure that caregivers of veterans are aware of the resources and support available to them.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/19/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1378/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1378/BILLS-115s1378is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1378/BILLS-115s1378is.pdf.pdf |
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