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US S995

US S995
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019


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Introduced
04/02/2019
In Committee
10/31/2019
Crossed Over
02/25/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which supports state lifespan respite care services (i.e., services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs). The bill requires each state agency that is awarded a grant under the program to report any data required by the Department of Health and Human Services for program monitoring and evaluation.

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes the Lifespan Respite Care Program through fiscal year 2024. The program supports state-level respite care services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs. The bill requires each state agency receiving a grant under the program to report data required by the Department of Health and Human Services for program monitoring and evaluation. It also authorizes $10 million in funding for the program annually from 2020 to 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Held at the desk. (on 02/25/2020)

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