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S.543: Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (14 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a two-year pilot program of training, certification, and support for eligible family caregivers of eligible veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Defines as: (1) eligible family caregivers those family members who agree to provide such services, are accepted by the veteran or member as the provider, and are determined qualified...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |