Congress 115 - HR 3759 - RAISE Family Caregivers Act

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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 18, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017 or the RAISE Family Caregivers Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and make publicly available a National Family Caregiving Strategy that identifies recommended actions for recognizing and supporting family caregivers in a manner that reflects their diverse needs.

(Sec. 4) HHS shall convene a Family Caregiving Advisory Council to advise the department on recognizing and supporting family caregivers.

(Sec. 6) The council shall terminate after three years.

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Jan 22, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-119.
Jan 22, 2018

Signed by President.
Jan 10, 2018

Presented to President.
Jan 9, 2018

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 8, 2018

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jan 8, 2018

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jan 8, 2018

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S68-69)
Jan 8, 2018

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S68-69)
Dec 19, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 18, 2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 18, 2017

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10148-10149)
Dec 18, 2017

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10148-10149)
Dec 18, 2017

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3759.
Dec 18, 2017

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10148-10152)
Dec 18, 2017

Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 13, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sep 13, 2017

Introduced in House

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