Joseph Morelle (D-NY)
Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act aims to expand benefits for family caregivers of certain veterans. It extends medical care coverage for a 180-day period following the end of a caregiver's designation. The bill provides employment assistance, such as fee reimbursements for certifications and access to training modules. It also expands services to include retirement planning and assistance returning to the workforce. Additionally, the act mandates studies on returnship programs and hiring caregivers within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill significantly expands medical, employment, and retirement support for veteran caregivers.
- Scored +7
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill extends medical coverage and adds bereavement support for caregivers of veterans.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
It extends the period of medical care coverage for caregivers transitioning out of their roles.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Medical Coverage: Caregivers designated as primary providers of personal care services can receive medical care coverage for an additional 180 days after their designation ends, provided they were not dismissed for fraud, abuse, or mistreatment (Section 2, subsection a).
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Employment Assistance and Reimbursement: Caregivers can receive reimbursement of up to $1,000 for fees related to certifications or relicensure necessary for employment (Section 3, subsection a).
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Access to Training and Career Support: Caregivers gain access to Department training modules at no cost and receive assistance through programs like Military OneSource and the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (Section 3, subsection a).
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Transition and Workforce Support: The bill expands services to include assistance with returning to the workforce and provides instruction, preparation, and training to help caregivers transition away from caregiving (Section 3, subsections b and c).
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Bereavement Support: The act includes bereavement counseling and support following the death of an eligible veteran (Section 3, subsection d).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Medicare Eligibility Restriction: Individuals are not eligible for medical care under this section during the 180-day extension period if they are entitled to hospital insurance benefits under part A of the Medicare program (Section 2, subsection b).
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Loss of Benefits due to Misconduct: The extended medical coverage, employment assistance, and workforce transition services are not available to individuals who were dismissed from the program due to fraud, abuse, or mistreatment (Section 2, subsection a; Section 3, subsection a; Section 3, subsection b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill extends medical coverage and adds bereavement support for caregivers of veterans. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — It extends the period of medical care coverage for caregivers transitioning out of their roles.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill provides broader support for the families of veterans, which indirectly benefits the veteran community. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill includes studies on creating retirement plans and savings pathways for caregivers.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill significantly expands medical, employment, and retirement support for veteran caregivers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports job reintegration through training, certifications, and studies on returnship programs.
- 2/12/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2/5/2026
- Subcommittee on Health Discharged
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 5/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Morgan McGarveyDemocrat · Kentucky
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire