HOUSE 3581118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

COPE Act

Last Action: 12/5/2023

Actions

2023-12-05Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2023-12-04Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-12-04On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6103-6104)
2023-12-04Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6103-6104)
2023-12-04DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3581.
2023-12-04Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6103-6105)
2023-12-04Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2023-10-25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
2023-10-25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-251.
2023-10-25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-251.
2023-07-26Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
2023-07-26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-07-18Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2023-07-18Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2023-06-21Subcommittee Hearings Held

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CRS Summary

As of 2023-12-04 (53)

Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act or the COPE Act

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 annually survey its police chiefs, facility emergency management leaders, facility directors, or individuals acting in such a capacity to collect information regarding security at VA facilities.

Finally, the bill extends certain loan fee rates through March 12, 2032, under the VA's home loan program.

Cosponsors (5)

Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
Nancy Mace (R-SC)
Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)
Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Michael Lawler (R-NY)

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Mental health
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care

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