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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 8, 2015Health
S. 1719

RAISE Family Caregivers Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Dec 8, 2015)

Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2015 or the RAISE Family Caregivers Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop, maintain, and periodically update a National Family Caregiving Strategy.

(Sec. 4) HHS shall convene a Family Caregiving Advisory Council to advise it on recognizing and supporting family caregivers.

(Sec. 5) This Act shall terminate on December 31, 2025.

What just happenedDec 9, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
11 cosponsors7 D4 R
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  1. Dec 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  2. Dec 9, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 9, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 8, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8499-8500; text as passed Senate: CR S8499-8500)

  5. Dec 8, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8499-8500; text as passed Senate: CR S8499-8500)

  6. Dec 1, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.

  7. Dec 1, 2015Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  8. Dec 1, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  9. Nov 18, 2015Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  10. Jul 8, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4843)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  11. Jul 8, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedDec 8, 201535

Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2015 or the RAISE Family Caregivers Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop, maintain, and periodically update a National Family Caregiving Strategy.

(Sec. 4) HHS shall convene a Family Caregiving Advisory Council to advise it on recognizing and supporting family caregivers.

(Sec. 5) This Act shall terminate on December 31, 2025.

Introduced in SenateJul 8, 2015

Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2015 or the RAISE Family Caregivers Act

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop, maintain, and periodically update a National Family Caregiving Strategy.

HHS shall convene a Family Caregiving Advisory Council to advise it on recognizing and supporting family caregivers.

Federal departments and agencies must share with HHS any data they maintain that HHS needs to prepare the initial and updated Strategies.

RAISE Family Caregivers Act — Informed