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H.R. 2148 · Where this bill is now

In committee

Introduced in the House, sent 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, Mar 14, 2025

What this bill does

In plain words · AI-written from the official summary

Expands support for veterans' family caregivers

This bill strengthens help available to family members who care for veterans through the VA's Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program. It extends medical coverage for 180 days after a caregiver stops providing care, adds bereavement counseling when a veteran passes away, and offers retirement planning services. The bill also requires the VA to help caregivers find jobs again and transition back to work, both during their caregiving and for six months after.

How it affects you

If you're a family member caring for a veteran, you'd receive extended health coverage when your caregiving ends, counseling support if the veteran dies, and help preparing for retirement and finding employment. The VA would also work with the Department of Labor to study programs that make returning to work easier for caregivers in your situation.

Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 14, 2025)

Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act

This bill expands support and assistance provided to family caregivers under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

First, the bill extends the period of medical care coverage for primary family caregivers to include the 180-day period following the removal of their designation as a caregiver under the program, unless such individuals (1) were dismissed from the program for fraud, abuse, or mistreatment; or (2) are entitled to Medicare.

Next, the VA must provide bereavement counseling and support to family caregivers following the death of a veteran receiving care under the program. The VA must also provide retirement planning services to primary family caregivers and study the feasibility and advisability of establishing a retirement plan or retirement savings for caregivers.

Further, unless they were discharged for fraud, abuse, or mistreatment, the VA must provide to primary family caregivers (1) assistance returning to the workforce upon discharge or dismissal from the program, (2) support in transitioning from caregiving, and (3) specified employment assistance during their tenure as a caregiver and for the following 180-days.

The VA must partner with the Department of Labor to study and report on the feasibility and advisability of conducting a program to assist primary caregivers in returning to the workforce.

Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the VA’s efforts supporting family caregivers in transitioning from caregiving.

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.

119th Congress
1st SessionH. R. 2148

A BILL

Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act

In the HouseNo vote yet

Sponsor: Rep. Joseph D. Morelle (D-NY-25) · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text

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Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 12, 2026: “Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.”

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