118th Congress · HOUSE BILLINCORPORATED

H.R. 3581COPE Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include services related to mental health and neurological disorders, and for other purposes.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced May 22, 2023
Last action Dec 5, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 22, 2023
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Referred
Jun 19, 2023
Veterans' Affairs · Veterans' Affairs
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Committee
Jul 26, 2023
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
Dec 5, 2023
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill addresses various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issues, including the family caregiver program and VA facility security. Specifically, the bill authorizes the VA to award grants to implement, coordinate, improve, or enhance mental health counseling, treatment, or support for family caregivers of veterans participating in the family caregiver program. The bill also authorizes the VA to make contributions to local authorities to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property adjacent to VA medical facilities. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the provision of mental health support to caregivers of veterans. The bill also requires the VA to a...

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Timeline · 16 actions
Dec 5, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 4, 2023
Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 4, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec 4, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3581.
Dec 4, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 4, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 25, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-251.
Oct 25, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
Jul 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Jul 18, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 21, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2023
Introduced in House
May 22, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.