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Veteran Caregiver Support Expansion Act
This legislation expands the VA caregiver support program to all eras of service (not just post-9/11), increases caregiver stipends to match local living wages, provides respite care, and offers health insurance coverage for caregivers who are not otherwise insured.
Discussion (6)
I propose adding explicit protections to prevent misuse beyond the original intent.
Add explicit scope limitations
+ Proposed Text
New Section 9: "Nothing herein authorizes action beyond enumerated purposes. Implementing regulations require notice-and-comment rulemaking."
Transparency and reporting requirements should be expanded significantly.
Expand transparency and reporting
+ Proposed Text
Section 6 amended: "Implementing agencies shall publish quarterly progress reports on a public website with outcome metrics and expenditures."
The concept is sound but costs may be significantly higher than estimated based on my analysis.
This is why I joined CitizenSenator. Real policy proposals that address real problems. Voted yes.
This is exactly the kind of legislation we need. The current system is broken and this addresses the root causes directly.
I propose adding explicit protections to prevent misuse beyond the original intent.
Add explicit scope limitations
+ Proposed Text
New Section 9: "Nothing herein authorizes action beyond enumerated purposes. Implementing regulations require notice-and-comment rulemaking."