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RAISE Family Caregivers Act

Introduced: May 3, 2017 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sep 27, 2017
Received in the House.
Sep 27, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 26, 2017
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6139-6140)
Sep 26, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6139-6140)
Sep 26, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6143)
Jun 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 Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 Advisory Council to advise the department on recognizing and supporting family caregivers.

(Sec. 6) The council shall terminate after five years.

What's happening now September 27, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.