H.R. 3099 · 114th Congress
RAISE Family Caregivers Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Gregg Harper
- Introduced
- 2015-07-16
- Latest action
- 2015-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Summary
Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2015 or the RAISE Family Caregivers Act
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop, maintain, and periodically update a National Family Caregiving Strategy.
HHS shall convene a Family Caregiving Advisory Council to advise it on recognizing and supporting family caregivers.
Federal departments and agencies must share with HHS any data they maintain that HHS needs to prepare the initial and updated Strategies.