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.

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Oct 27, 2011 (Introduced).

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HR 3279 IH

112th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3279

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 27, 2011

Mr. REYES introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

A BILL

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.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. CLARIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF CAREGIVERS FOR VETERANS WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES FOR ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

    (a) In General- Section 1720G(a)(2)(B) is amended by inserting ‘illness or’ after ‘serious’.

    (b) Effective Date- The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to services provided after the date of the enactment of this Act.