Bill > HR4397

This bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants to eligible entities, such as states, nonprofits, and labor organizations, to develop and carry out projects for recruiting, retaining, or providing advancement opportunities to direct care workers. Direct care workers include home health aides, nursing assistants, and personal care aides who assist seniors and individuals with disabilities. The grants can be used to support education and training programs, improve wages and benefits, and provide supportive services to direct care workers. The bill requires grant recipients to collect and report data on the impact of the projects, and the Department of Labor and the Government Accountability Office must conduct evaluations and report to Congress on the overall effectiveness of the program.