Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 18, 2017)
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2017
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend lifespan respite care programs (services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs) through FY2022.
Each state agency awarded a grant or cooperative agreement for lifespan respite care must collect, maintain, and report to the Department of Health and Human Services data and records to enable monitoring and evaluation of the lifespan programs and activities.
What just happenedMay 18, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 18, 2017
- May 18, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 18, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate