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Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
8/27/2025, 3:47 AM
Summary of Bill S 879
Bill 119 s 879, also known as the "Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act," aims to provide additional support and benefits to individuals who serve as family caregivers for certain veterans. The bill seeks to expand medical, employment, and other benefits for these caregivers, recognizing the important role they play in supporting veterans who may have disabilities or other health issues.
Specifically, the bill aims to improve access to healthcare services for caregivers, including mental health services and counseling. It also seeks to provide training and education opportunities for caregivers to help them better support their veteran family members. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to help caregivers navigate the complex system of benefits and resources available to them.
In terms of employment benefits, the bill aims to provide job protection and flexibility for caregivers, allowing them to balance their caregiving responsibilities with their work commitments. This includes provisions for paid leave and other workplace accommodations to support caregivers in their roles. Overall, Bill 119 s 879 is focused on recognizing and supporting the important work of family caregivers for veterans, and ensuring that they have the resources and support they need to continue providing care for their loved ones.
Specifically, the bill aims to improve access to healthcare services for caregivers, including mental health services and counseling. It also seeks to provide training and education opportunities for caregivers to help them better support their veteran family members. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to help caregivers navigate the complex system of benefits and resources available to them.
In terms of employment benefits, the bill aims to provide job protection and flexibility for caregivers, allowing them to balance their caregiving responsibilities with their work commitments. This includes provisions for paid leave and other workplace accommodations to support caregivers in their roles. Overall, Bill 119 s 879 is focused on recognizing and supporting the important work of family caregivers for veterans, and ensuring that they have the resources and support they need to continue providing care for their loved ones.
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Current Status of Bill S 879
Bill S 879 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill S 879 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025. Bill S 879's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of July 30, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 879
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 879
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 879
A bill to expand medical, employment, and other benefits for individuals serving as family caregivers for certain veterans, and for other purposes.
A bill to expand medical, employment, and other benefits for individuals serving as family caregivers for certain veterans, and for other purposes.
Comments

Pablo Nichols
30,929
5 months ago
I don't like this new bill for veterans caregivers. It's gonna mess up my benefits and make it harder for me to take care of my family. Who else is gonna be hurt by this?

Pablo Nichols
30,929
6 months ago
I cannot support this bill. It seems like another empty promise from our politicians. How is this going to actually help our veterans and their caregivers? It feels like a band-aid solution to a much larger problem. I am skeptical of the real impact this will have on those who need it most. In the short term, I fear that this bill will only create more confusion and frustration for those involved.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 879
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