Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1466

Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act

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Introduced
Apr 10, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Latest Action
Jul 8, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]

Democrat·CA-13
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Last Name: LEE
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Bill Details

Update Date
Sep 27, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,466
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 10, 2013
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Is Law
No
Jul 8, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Apr 10, 20130

Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress on policy issues associated with the recruitment for, and retention, research, and reinvestment in, the profession of social work.

Directs the Commission to study and report to Congress on issues facing the social work profession, including: (1) fair market compensation, high social work educational debt, social work workforce trends, translating social work research to practice, and social work safety; and (2) state-level social work licensure policies and reciprocity agreements for providing services across state lines. Requires such study to assess the professional capacity of the social work workforce to serve and respond successfully to the increasing biopsychosocial needs of individuals, groups, and communities in certain areas, including aging and child welfare.

Terminates the Commission 30 days after it submits such report within 18 months of its first meeting.

Authorizes the Secretary to award: (1) workplace improvement grants to eligible entities and individuals to address workplace concerns for the social work profession, including caseloads, compensation, social work safety, supervision, and working conditions; and (2) research grants, education and training grants, and community-based programs of excellence grants.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) contract with a national social work entity to serve as a coordinating center and clearinghouse for information on activities funded under the grants, and (2) develop a multi-media outreach campaign and issue public service announcements that advertise and promote the social work profession.

Education and the Workforce Committee

House· Standing
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEducation programs fundingExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationLicensing and registrationsPolicy sciencesPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsStudent aid and college costsWages and earningsWorker safety and health

Introduced in House

Apr 10, 2013

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