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Bill115th CongressFiled May 3, 2017Health
S. 1028

Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 26, 2017)

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 just happenedSep 27, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
15 cosponsors12 D2 R1 I
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  1. Sep 27, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  2. Sep 27, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Sep 27, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Sep 26, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6139-6140)

  5. Sep 26, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6139-6140)

  6. Sep 26, 2017Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6143)

  7. Jun 14, 2017Committee

    Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-364.

    Aging (Special) Committee
  8. May 11, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.

  9. May 11, 2017Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander without amendment. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  10. May 11, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander without amendment. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  11. May 11, 2017Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  12. May 3, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2724)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  13. May 3, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 26, 201735

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.

Reported to Senate without amendmentMay 11, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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, 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.

Introduced in SenateMay 3, 2017

Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017' 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.

Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017 — Informed