HR 2342 · 111th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Wounded Warrior Project Family Caregiver Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-05-11· Sponsored by Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2009-05-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Wounded Warrior Project Family Caregiver Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, as part of authorized Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home health care services for veterans, to furnish to a family member or other designated individual advanced instruction and training and certification as a family caregiver for a veteran who incurred serious wounds on active duty during, or in training for, Operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom and is determined to be in need of personal care services. Requires the Secretary to provide to such caregiver: (1) appropriate support services; and (2) a monthly family caregiver allowance. Authorizes the Secretary to provide medical care to such caregiver.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans