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H.R. 3759Became Law

RAISE Family Caregivers Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 22, 2018)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 18, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 three years.

What just happenedJan 22, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-119.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3](R-MS)Sponsor
113 cosponsors70 D43 R
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  1. Jan 22, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-119.

  2. Jan 22, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-119.

  3. Jan 22, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 22, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 10, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 10, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jan 9, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jan 8, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Jan 8, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Jan 8, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S68-69)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  11. Jan 8, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S68-69)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  12. Dec 19, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  13. Dec 18, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Dec 18, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10148-10149)

  15. Dec 18, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10148-10149)

  16. Dec 18, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3759.

  17. Dec 18, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10148-10152)

  18. Dec 18, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Sep 13, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  20. Sep 13, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Sep 13, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 22, 201849

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 18, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 three years.

Passed Senate without amendmentJan 8, 201882

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 18, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 three years.

Passed House amendedDec 18, 201736

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 three years.

Introduced in HouseSep 13, 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 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.

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

The council shall terminate after five years.

RAISE Family Caregivers Act — Informed