HR 2148 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2026-02-12)
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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) …
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2148, Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment and Retirement Act
Mar 25, 2026As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on February 12, 2026
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