H.R. 3279 (112th): To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that caregivers for veterans with serious illnesses are eligible for assistance and support services provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced:
Oct 27, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Silvestre Reyes [D-TX16]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on October 27, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Oct 27, 2011
Referred to Committee Oct 27, 2011
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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House Veterans' Affairs

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Last updated Oct 27, 2011.
2 pages

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10/27/2011--Introduced.
Makes family caregivers of certain veterans with a serious illness eligible for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program of comprehensive assistance and support services. (Under current law, only family caregivers of certain veterans with a serious injury are so eligible.)

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