RAISE Family Caregivers Act became law 131 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 113 words.
(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.
- Committees
- House Education and the Workforce Committee
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Policy area
- Health: 122 of 9,357 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
- Sponsor
- 5 of 47 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,827 words
- Subjects
- Advisory bodiesAgingCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisFamily servicesGovernment information and archives +4 more
- Latest action
- Jan 22, 2018: Became Public Law No: 115-119.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 115th S. 1028 Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017 R · Passed one chamber