HR 1341 · 106th Congress · Social Welfare

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a national family caregiver support program, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1999-03-25· Sponsored by Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.(1999-04-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to replace the program for in-home services for frail older individuals with a national family caregiver support program consisting of: (1) a State grant program of support for families and other informal providers of in-home and community care to older individuals; (2) a grant program to foster development of innovative approaches to caregiving (including minority and distant caregivers); and (3) grants or contracts for related activities of national significance. Authorizes appropriations. Makes unused State grant program funds available for reallotment.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats