118th Congress (2023-2024)

HR 6160

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program.

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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Session

118th Congress (2023-2024)

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US Congress

Bill overview

This bill aims to keep a program providing respite care for families caring for children or adults with special needs running for another five years. The Lifespan Respite Care Program offers temporary relief to caregivers, allowing them to take breaks and preventing burnout. By reauthorizing the program, the bill ensures continued support for these families. This reauthorization extends funding through fiscal year 2028.

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Legislative history

2023-11-01House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2023-11-01

Introduced in House

2023-11-01

Introduced in House

2023-11-03House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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9/17/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5302)
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9/17/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5302)
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Passage without roll call

9/17/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5302)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
9/17/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5302)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 6160

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