In-Home CARE Act
Sen. Booker Proposes Grants to Provide Home Training and Support for Millions of Family Caregivers
The In-Home CARE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss its next steps.
Legislative Progress
While supporting caregivers is a popular topic, the bill currently lacks Republican cosponsors and faces a long road through the committee process in a divided Congress.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
The bill explicitly requires grant applicants to demonstrate understanding of caregiver issues across demographic groups including sexual orientation. This recognition helps ensure that LGBTQ caregivers, who may face unique challenges in accessing support, are not overlooked when programs are designed.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
In-Home CARE Act
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