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S.1283: Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced June 21, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 21, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (18 Democrats, 1 Independent, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants or cooperative agreements to a recommended agency, organization, or political subdivision to develop respite care programs at the state or local level or to evaluate the effectiveness of such care. Defines "respite care" to mean planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with a special...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| June 21, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) |