To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program relating to lifespan respite care, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Extends lifespan respite care program authorization from 2024 to 2029 and expands definition of family caregiver from "unpaid adult" to "unpaid individual" to include younger caregivers.
Who Benefits and How
Family caregivers receive continued respite care support. Younger caregivers (under 18) now eligible for program support. Individuals with disabilities and aging parents maintain access to respite services.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal budget continues funding through 2029. HHS administers expanded program. No significant new administrative burden.
Key Provisions
- Extends authorization from FY2024 to FY2025-2029
- Changes "unpaid adult" to "unpaid individual" in caregiver definition
- Maintains existing program structure
- Simple reauthorization with eligibility expansion
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Reauthorizes lifespan respite care program through 2029 with expanded caregiver eligibility
Who Benefits
- Family caregivers
- Young caregivers
- Care recipients
Who Bears Costs
- Federal budget
- HHS
Key Policy Areas
Public Health, Caregiver Support, Disability Services, Aging
Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes lifespan respite care program through 2029 with expanded caregiver eligibility
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Continue respite care support with expanded caregiver eligibility"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Ms. Collins (for herself and Ms. Baldwin) introduced the following …
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