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Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2003

Introduced: March 5, 2003 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Mar 17, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 5, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 5, 2003

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants or cooperative agreements to develop State-wide lifespan respite care programs. Defines "lifespan respite care" to mean a coordinated system of accessible community-based respite care services for family caregivers regardless of the individual's age, race, ethnicity, or special need.

Requires the Secretary to establish a review panel to make recommendations on applicants. Permits the use of funds for respite care services and training programs. Limits grants to five years.

Directs the Secretary to provide for the establishment of a National Resource Center on Lifespan Respite Care to maintain a national database and provide training, technical assistance, and information.

What's happening now March 17, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Committees of jurisdiction 2