This bill would expand eligibility for assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs to caregivers of veterans who have serious illnesses related to their military service, not just those who sustained serious injuries. It would also require annual assessments to measure the burdens faced by these family caregivers.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would expand eligibility for assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs to caregivers of veterans who have serious illnesses related to their military service, not just those who sustained serious injuries. It would also require annual assessments to measure the burdens faced by these family caregivers.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Support our Services to Veterans Caregivers Act or the S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act</strong></p> <p>This bill expands eligibility for assistance under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for such assistance to caregivers of veterans who have a serious illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military, naval, or air service. Under current law, such assistance is already provided to caregivers of veterans who sustained serious injuries in the course of their military, naval, or air service.</p> <p>The bill also requires the provision of an annual multidimensional assessment to measure burdens felt by family caregivers who are designated as the primary providers of personal care services to such veterans.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Expands eligibility for VA caregiver assistance to include veterans with service-related illnesses, not just injuries
Requires annual assessments to measure the challenges and burdens experienced by family caregivers of eligible veterans
Aims to provide more support and resources to family members caring for veterans with a wide range of service-connected health conditions
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill would positively impact the families and loved ones who provide care and support to veterans with service-related illnesses. By broadening eligibility and mandating caregiver assessments, it would ensure more veterans and their caregivers have access to vital assistance and resources from the VA.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2526, 119th Congress (2025). "Bus Parity and Clarity Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2526