H.R.2738: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide travel expenses for family caregivers accompanying veterans to medical treatment facilities.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
  • Introduced June 4, 2009
  • Latest Major Action June 18, 2009

Bill Summary

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reimburse family caregivers of disabled veterans for travel expenses, including lodging and subsistence, in connection with authorized VA treatment for such veterans.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
June 4, 2009

Introduced in the House by Harry Teague (D-N.M.)

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