US SB1028 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-3-1)
Status: Engrossed on September 27 2017 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-09-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

RAISE Family Caregivers Act Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and make publicly available a National Family Caregiving Strategy that identifies recommended actions for recognizing and supporting family caregivers in a manner that reflects their diverse needs. (Sec. 4) HHS shall convene a Family Caregiving Advisory Council to advise the department on recognizing and supporting family caregivers. (Sec. 6) The council shall terminate after five years.

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Title

RAISE Family Caregivers Act Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-09-27HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2017-09-27HouseReceived in the House.
2017-09-27SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2017-09-26SenateS.Amdt.1102 Amendment SA 1102 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2017-09-26SenateS.Amdt.1102 Amendment SA 1102 proposed by Senator Cornyn for Senator Collins. (consideration: CR S6140) To amend the title.
2017-09-26SenatePassed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6139-6140)
2017-09-26SenateS.Amdt.1101 Amendment SA 1101 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2017-09-26SenateS.Amdt.1101 Amendment SA 1101 proposed by Senator Cornyn for Senator Collins. (consideration: CR S6139-6140; text: CR S6139-6140) In the nature of a substitute.
2017-09-26SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6143)
2017-06-14SenateSpecial Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-364.
2017-05-11SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
2017-05-11SenateCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander without amendment. Without written report.
2017-05-11SenateCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2017-05-03SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2724)

Same As/Similar To

HB3759 (Related) 2018-01-22 - Became Public Law No: 115-119. (TXT | PDF)

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