H.R. 4397 · 116th Congress
Direct CARE Opportunity Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bobby Scott
- Introduced
- 2019-09-19
- Latest action
- 2019-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act or the Direct CARE 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.