Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
This bill extends medical coverage for 180 days after family caregivers stop providing personal care to veterans (unless dismissed for fraud), and adds employment support during this transition period. It provides up to $1,000 in reimbursement for certification fees, free training modules, and access to programs like Military OneSource and Veterans' Employment Services. The bill also requires studies on creating returnship programs for caregivers rejoining the workforce and on hiring former caregivers at VA facilities. Additionally, it mandates reports on retirement plan options for caregivers and VA efforts supporting their transition away from caregiving. The bill directly affects family caregivers designated under VA's program who are ending their caregiving role.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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