Act of 2006 to improve the availability and quality of respite services across the lifespan. (10) For the Nation’s wounded servicemembers and veterans with traumatic brain injuries and other conditions, respite systems could be an integral lifeline for families in their new roles as lifelong family caregivers. (11) The Department of Veterans Affairs and Congress have both acknowledged the unique challenges facing caregivers of returning servicemembers and veterans, as well as the need for increased caregiver services. (12) The increased utilization of, and costs to, long-term care systems requires the continued development of coordinated family support services like lifespan respite care. 3. Reauthorization of lifespan respite care program (a) Data collection and reporting Section 2904 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ii–3 ) is amended to read as follows: 2904. Data collection and reporting Each eligible State agency awarded a grant or cooperative agreement under section 2902 shall collect, maintain, and report such data and records at such times, in such form, and in such manner as the Secretary may require to enable the Secretary— (1) to monitor State administration of programs and activities funded pursuant to such grant or cooperative agreement