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S.1719

S.1719: RAISE Family Caregivers Act

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
This bill is primarily about families
Introduced July 8, 2015
Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2015
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Bill Sponsor

Susan Collins (R-Maine)

Bill Cosponsors

11 (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in House - Dec. 9, 2015
Engrossed in Senate - Dec. 8, 2015
Reported to Senate - Dec. 1, 2015
Introduced in Senate - July 8, 2015

Bill Summary

Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2015 or the RAISE Family Caregivers Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop, maintain, and periodically update a National Family Caregiving Strategy. (Sec. 4) HHS shall convene a Family Caregiving Advisory Council to advise it on recognizing and supporting family caregivers. (Sec. 5) This Act shall terminate on December...

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There are 3 statements associated with S.1719.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 9, 2015	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Dec. 9, 2015	Received in the House.
Dec. 9, 2015	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 8, 2015	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8499-8500; text as passed Senate: CR S8499-8500)
Dec. 1, 2015	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.
Dec. 1, 2015	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nov. 18, 2015	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
July 8, 2015	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4843)
July 8, 2015	Introduced in the Senate by Susan Collins (R-Maine)

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