H.R. 109 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Jan 3, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryImproves transparency in VA caregiver programs
This bill makes changes to how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles its caregiver programs, which provide support to people who care for veterans. The VA would be required to formally recognize caregivers in veterans' health records and send clear, detailed notifications whenever important decisions are made about eligibility, benefit changes, or program termination. The bill also gives veterans and their caregivers at least 90 days to make arrangements if a veteran no longer qualifies for the comprehensive caregiver assistance program, with some exceptions.
How it affects you
If you're a family member or friend serving as a caregiver for a veteran through the VA, you would receive clearer information about decisions affecting your benefits and would have a transition period if the veteran becomes ineligible for assistance. Veterans receiving caregiver support would also see more transparent communication about their program status and any changes.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 3, 2025)
Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
The bill revises the administration of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver programs. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to formally recognize caregivers of veterans by identifying any caregiver in the health record of the veteran. Such caregivers covered by the bill include those participating in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and those participating in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services.
The bill requires the VA to notify veterans and their caregivers regarding any clinical determinations made relating to claims, tier reduction, or termination of assistance under, or eligibility for, the specified caregiver programs. The notifications must be standardized and contain specified details regarding the decisions.
The bill also requires the VA to temporarily extend benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers for at least 90 days after the receipt of notice that a veteran is no longer clinically eligible for the program. Such an extension shall not apply to the termination of caregiver benefits (1) if the VA determines the caregiver committed fraud or abused or neglected the veteran, (2) if another primary provider or individual caregiver is designated within 90 days after the termination, (3) if the terminated individual moves out or abandons their relationship with the veteran, or (4) upon request of the caregiver or veteran.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 109
A BILL
TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
Sponsor: Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5) · Introduced Jan 3, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 19, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.”