H.R. 2342 (111th): Wounded Warrior Project Family Caregiver Act of 2009

Introduced:
May 11, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Michaud [D-ME2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 11, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 11, 2009
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a family caregiver program to furnish support services to family members certified as family caregivers who provide personal care services for certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 11, 2009.
8 pages

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5/11/2009--Introduced.
Wounded Warrior Project Family Caregiver Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, as part of authorized Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home health care services for veterans, to furnish to a family member or other designated individual advanced instruction and training and certification as a family caregiver for a veteran who incurred serious wounds on active duty during, or in training for, Operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom and is determined to be in need of personal care services. Requires the Secretary to provide to such caregiver: (1) appropriate support services; and (2) a monthly family caregiver allowance. Authorizes the Secretary to provide medical care to such caregiver.

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