US Congress House Concurrent Resolution 97 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-2)
Status: Introduced on April 10 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-04-10 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Recognizes caregiving as a profession and the need for increased educational opportunities for both paid and family caregivers. Expresses support for: (1) paid caregivers, the private home care industry, and the efforts of family caregivers nationwide by encouraging individuals to provide care to family, friends, and neighbors; and (2) current and future federal programs that address the needs of seniors and their family caregivers. Encourages: (1) accessible and affordable self-directed care for seniors, and (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue working to educate people on the impact of aging and the importance of knowing the options available to meet seniors' personal needs.

Recognizing caregiving as a profession and the need for increased educational opportunities for both paid and family caregivers.

Rep. Lee Terry [R-NE]	Rep. Sanford Bishop [D-GA]	Rep. William Enyart [D-IL]	Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE]
Sen. Cynthia Lummis [R-WY]	Rep. Candice Miller [R-MI]	Rep. Richard Nugent [R-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-04-10	House	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

SCR42 (Related) 2014-07-31 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5235-5236)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/97/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hconres97/BILLS-113hconres97ih.pdf