Direct CARE Opportunity Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 19, 2019)
Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act or the Direct CARE Opportunity Act
This bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants to recruit, retain, or provide advancement opportunities to direct care workers. The term "direct care worker" includes home health aides, psychiatric aides, nursing assistants, and personal care aides who assist seniors and persons with disabilities in their homes.
What just happenedSep 19, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5607)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 19, 2019
- Sep 19, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5607)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Sep 19, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate