Former president Jimmy Carter, a Navy veteran, passed away Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia.
The measure to expand assistance for veteran caregivers easily passed both the House and Senate, and now heads to the White House to become law.
Rules surrounding VA's caregiver support have been in limbo for more than two years after families complained about harsh eligibility guidelines.
Bipartisan legislation passed by the House would improve at-home care options for ailing vets and mandate protections for community care programs.
