US HR197 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on May 6 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 6 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities to a dignified quality of life.
Title
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities is an important responsibility of the United States, and that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States to a dignified quality of life.
Sponsors
| Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham [D-NM] |
| Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA] | Rep. George Miller [D-CA] | Rep. Linda Sanchez [D-CA] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-10 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2013-05-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Same As/Similar To
SR128 (Same As) 2013-05-06 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3096)
Subjects
Disability and paralysis
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/197/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres197/BILLS-113hres197ih.pdf |
