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S.1028

S.1028: RAISE Family Caregivers Act

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
This bill is primarily about health
Introduced May 3, 2017
Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2017
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Bill Sponsor

Susan Collins (R-Maine)

Bill Cosponsors

15 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in House - Sept. 27, 2017
Engrossed in Senate - Sept. 26, 2017
Reported to Senate - May 11, 2017
Introduced in Senate - May 3, 2017

Bill Summary

Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017 or the RAISE Family Caregivers Act (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...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Sept. 27, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sept. 27, 2017	Received in the House.
Sept. 27, 2017	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 26, 2017	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6139-6140)
Sept. 26, 2017	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6143)
June 14, 2017	Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held.
June 14, 2017	Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-364.
May 11, 2017	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
May 11, 2017	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander without amendment. Without written report.
May 11, 2017	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 3, 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2724)
May 3, 2017	Introduced in the Senate by Susan Collins (R-Maine)

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