S5013Referred to Committee
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to use amounts under the Veteran-Directed Care program to provide care to veterans with acquired brain injury, and for other purposes.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-07-16
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
S
ⓘType
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy
Republican · LA · Senator
Votes with party: 74.4% (811 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
- Climate & Environment$8,471k
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Cosponsors (0)
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Committee Activity
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- Senate Committee on Veterans' AffairsReferred To · 2026-07-16
Plain-English Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs would test a new program allowing veterans with acquired brain injuries to use existing veteran care funds to hire and direct their own caregivers, giving them more control over who helps them and how they receive support. This pilot program would let veterans with brain injuries choose their own care providers rather than relying solely on VA-assigned staff, potentially improving their quality of life and independence. The program is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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