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Bill109th CongressFiled May 4, 2006Armed Forces and National Security
S. 2753

A bill to require a program to improve the provision of caregiver assistance services for veterans.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 4, 2006)

Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program to expand and improve services that assist caregivers of veterans, including veterans of the Global War on Terrorism. Includes under such caregiver assistance services: (1) adult-day health care; (2) readjustment and rehabilitation; (3) transportation; (4) caregiver support; (5) home care; (6) respite care; (7) hospice; and (8) any modalities of non-institutional home care.

What just happenedMay 11, 2006

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-737.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. May 11, 2006Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-737.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. May 4, 2006IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4087)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. May 4, 2006IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4075-4076)

  4. May 4, 2006IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate