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S.2521: Direct CARE Opportunity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 19, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 19, 2019
Bill Summary
Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act or the Direct CARE Opportunity Act This bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants to recruit, retain, or provide advancement opportunities to direct care workers. The term "direct care worker" includes home health aides, psychiatric aides, nursing assistants, and personal care aides who assist seniors and persons with disabilities in their homes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 19, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5607)
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| Sept. 19, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Sept. 19, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tim Kaine (D-Va.) |