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Introduced
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
In Committee
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide that under the Older Americans Act of 1965 the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman shall have continuing direct access (or other access through the use of technology) to residents of long-term care facilities to provide services during any portion of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) that occurs in fiscal year 2020. This bill requires state long-term care ombudsmen to have continuing access to residents of long-term care facilities during any portion of the public health emergency related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in order to investigate and resolve complaints and otherwise assist such residents in protecting their health, safety, welfare, and rights.
AI Summary
This bill, the Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020, requires state long-term care ombudsmen to have continuing access to residents of long-term care facilities during any portion of the public health emergency related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in fiscal year 2020. This access can be direct or through the use of technology, in order to allow the ombudsmen to investigate and resolve complaints and otherwise assist such residents in protecting their health, safety, welfare, and rights. The bill aims to ensure that older Americans living in long-term care facilities receive adequate support and advocacy during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 03/19/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6300/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6300/BILLS-116hr6300ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6300/BILLS-116hr6300ih.pdf.pdf |
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