S. 2216 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
S. 2216 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jul 23, 2019, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-278
What it does
Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act The bill revises the administration of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver programs. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to report on the feasibility and advisability of formally recognizing caregivers of veterans by identifying them in the veteran's electronic health record.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 23, 2019
- Passed the SenateNov 17, 2020
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2020
- Became lawDec 31, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-278. (Dec 31, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 16, 2020 · Passed380–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- TEAM Veteran Caregivers ActHouse · Dec 16, 2020
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- S. 252: A bill to authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole to the grade of colonel in the…
- S. 863: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the grade and pay of podiatrists of the…
- H.R. 299: Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
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- H.R. 2196: To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce the credit hour requirement for the Edith Nourse…
- H.R. 1200: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
- H.R. 4285: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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