SENATE 219117th CongressResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 05/18/2021 CR S2575-2576)

A resolution designating May 18, 2021, as "CASA/GAL Volunteers' Day".

Last Action: 6/24/2021

Actions

2021-04-28Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-137.
2021-02-04Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2021-02-04Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-04 (00)

Aid and Attendance Support Act of 2021

This bill increases the amount of specified Department of Veterans Affairs benefit payments for veterans (or their survivors) who require aid at home or are in nursing homes. Specifically, the bill increases such benefits by 25% until 60 days after the end of the declared emergency period resulting from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Subjects

Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Disability assistance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Hospital care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

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