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US S2521Direct CARE Opportunity Act Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act
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Introduced
09/19/2019
09/19/2019
In Committee
09/19/2019
09/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Direct CARE Opportunity Act Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment 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.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants to eligible entities, such as states, nonprofit organizations, and labor organizations, 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. The grants can be used to develop and implement strategies for recruiting, retaining, or advancing direct care workers, including providing compensation for their training, and to provide direct financial assistance such as supportive services to these workers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5607) (on 09/19/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2521/all-info | 09/20/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2521/BILLS-116s2521is.pdf | 09/27/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2521/BILLS-116s2521is.pdf.pdf | 09/27/2019 |
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