Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
Latest action · May 21, 2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2795)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 21, 2018
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 and revises several programs relating to geriatric care training and workforce development, including a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program to support the development of a health care workforce that integrates geriatrics with primary care and other appropriate specialties.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 21, 2018.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-PA | Robert P. Casey Jr. | Original | May 21, 2018 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 21, 2018Introduced in Senate
- May 21, 2018Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2795)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 3713 | Geriatrics Workforce and Caregiver Enhancement Act | Related bill | Sep 15, 2017 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
- Aging
- Congressional oversight
- Education programs funding
- Health
- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Indian social and development programs
- Medical education
- Mental health
- Minority health
- Rural conditions and development
- Student aid and college costs
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 21, 2018Introduced in Senate
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