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- H.R.1289
H.R.1289: Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr., Social Work Reinvestment Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 1, 2017
Bill Summary
Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young Jr., Social Work Reinvestment Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress and HHS on policy issues related to recruitment, retention, research, and reinvestment in the profession of social work. In addition, HHS shall award specified grants to support grantees in carrying out...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| March 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |