To expand and extend benefits available to veterans in response to the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The CHARGE Act of 2023 extends and improves benefits for homeless veterans and State veterans homes that were developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It increases per diem payments for transitional housing, allows virtual caregiver visits, expands telehealth access for homeless veterans, and permits the VA to provide medical supplies to State homes.
Who Benefits and How
Homeless veterans benefit through expanded assistance including food, shelter, transportation, and communications equipment. Grant recipients operating transitional housing for homeless veterans receive increased per diem rates (up to 200% of base rate, up from 115%). Veterans in caregiver programs can complete required home visits via video conference. State veterans homes can receive medicines and personal protective equipment from the VA.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of Veterans Affairs faces increased administrative requirements including biannual reporting on per diem rates and developing strategic plans for homeless veteran services. Taxpayers fund the expanded programs through increased per diem payments and additional services.
Key Provisions
- Per diem payments for homeless veteran services increased to 200% of base rate for 3 years
- VA can provide food, transportation, phones, and other survival assistance to homeless veterans
- Virtual home visits allowed for caregiver program through September 2023
- Telehealth access required for homeless veterans and their case managers
- State homes can receive PPE and medical supplies from VA
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expands and extends benefits and assistance programs for homeless veterans and State veterans homes, including grants, per diem payments, telehealth access, and caregiver support in response to COVID-19
Key Policy Areas
Veterans Affairs, Healthcare, Housing, Telehealth
Primary Purpose
Expands and extends benefits and assistance programs for homeless veterans and State veterans homes, including grants, per diem payments, telehealth access, and caregiver support in response to COVID-19
Policy Domains
Title I - Homeless Veterans
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Homeless veterans
- Grant recipients providing transitional housing
- Community-based service providers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Federal taxpayers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title II - Caregiver Support
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Veterans in caregiver programs
- Caregivers of veterans
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title III - State Home Programs
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- State veterans homes
- Veterans in State homes
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Department of Veterans Affairs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Jon Tester
D-MT | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Tester (for himself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Homeless veterans, Veterans in State homes, Veterans in caregiver programs
Community-based providers receiving VA grants, Community-based service providers for homeless veterans, Grant recipients operating homeless veteran transitional housing
Department of Veterans Affairs, VA caregiver program staff
Positive-direction: VA caregiver program staff
Negative-direction: Department of Veterans Affairs
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has the meaning given in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code
Protective equipment required to prevent the wearer from contracting an infectious disease, including gloves, N-95 respirator masks, gowns, goggles, face shields, or other equipment required for safety
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