All Caregivers Legislation - Federal Government
S.3613 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide certain high cost Medicare beneficiaries suffering from multiple chronic conditions with access to Independence at Home services in lower cost treatment settings, such as their residences, under a plan of care developed by an Independence at Home physician or Independence at Home nurse practitioner.
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9676) Bill Text A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide certain high cost Medicare beneficiaries suffering from multiple chronic conditions with access to Independence at Home services in lower cost treatment settings, such as their residences, under a plan of care developed by an Independence at Home physician or Independence at Home nurse practitioner. 9/26/2008--Introduced. Independence at Home Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish a voluntary Independence at Home chronic care coordination demonstration project under the Medicare fee-for-service program for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into agreements with at least two unaffiliated Independence at Home organizations to provide chronic care coordination services for a period of three years in: (1) each of the 13 highest cost states and the District of Columbia; and [...] show full description Comment on Bill H.R.7237 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care credit.
Latest Action: 09/29/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care credit. 9/29/2008--Introduced.
Middle Class Dependent Care Fairness Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the mandatory reduction in the rate of the tax credit for household and dependent care services for taxpayers whose adjusted gross incomes exceed $15,000. H.R.7233 - To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow employees to take, as additional leave, parental involvement leave to participate in or attend their children's and grandchildren's educational and extracurricular activities and to clarify that leave may be taken for routine family medical needs and to assist elderly relatives, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2164) Bill Text To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow employees to take, as additional leave, parental involvement leave to participate in or attend their children's and grandchildren's educational and extracurricular activities and to clarify that leave may be taken for routine family medical needs and to assist elderly relatives, and for other purposes. 9/29/2008--Introduced. Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2008 - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to cover employees at worksites that employ fewer than 50 employees, but not fewer than 25 employees. Continues to exempt from FMLA coverage employees at worksites that employ fewer than 25 employees (currently 50), if the total number of employees employed by that employer within 75 miles of that worksite is fewer than 25 (currently 50).Allows an employee covered by FMLA to take up to 4 hours during any 30-day period, and up to 24 hours during any 12-month period, of parental involvement [...] show full description H.R.7114 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide certain high cost Medicare beneficiaries suffering from multiple chronic conditions with access to Independence at Home services in lower cost treatment settings, such as their residences, under a plan of care developed by an Independence at Home physician or Independence at Home nurse practitioner.
Latest Action: 09/27/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2071-2072) Bill Text To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide certain high cost Medicare beneficiaries suffering from multiple chronic conditions with access to Independence at Home services in lower cost treatment settings, such as their residences, under a plan of care developed by an Independence at Home physician or Independence at Home nurse practitioner. 9/26/2008--Introduced.
Independence at Home Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish a voluntary Independence at Home chronic care coordination demonstration project under the Medicare fee-for-service program for high cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple conditions. S.3657 - A bill to provide additional respite care for spouses of members of the Armed Forces who deploy overseas, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Bill Text A bill to provide additional respite care for spouses of members of the Armed Forces who deploy overseas, and for other purposes. S.3594 - A bill to protect United States citizens from unlawful arrest and detention.
Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text A bill to protect United States citizens from unlawful arrest and detention. H.R.7036 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the dependent care credit to take into account expenses for care of parents and grandparents who do not live with the taxpayer.
Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the dependent care credit to take into account expenses for care of parents and grandparents who do not live with the taxpayer. 9/24/2008--Introduced.
Elder Care Tax Credit Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the tax credit for dependent care expenses for parents (or ancestors of such parents) of the taxpayer who are physically or mentally incapable of self-care, regardless of whether such a parent has the same principal place of abode as the taxpayer for more than one-half of the taxable year. S.3492 - A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure States follow best policies and practices for supporting and retaining foster parents and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States to improve the empowerment, leadership, support, training, recruitment, and retention of foster care, kinship care, and adoptive parents.
Latest Action: 09/16/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill Text A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure States follow best policies and practices for supporting and retaining foster parents and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States to improve the empowerment, leadership, support, training, recruitment, and retention of foster care, kinship care, and adoptive parents. 9/16/2008--Introduced. Resource Family Recruitment and Retention Act of 2008 - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the requirement that state foster care and adoption assistance plans require development of standards to ensure that children in foster care placements in public or private agencies receive quality services that protect their safety and health. Requires such standards to require each public and private placement agency, subject to renewal of its license or other state approval, to certify annually to the [...] show full description H.R.6893 - To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to connect and support relative caregivers, improve outcomes for children in foster care, provide for tribal foster care and adoption access, improve incentives for adoption, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/07/2008 - Signed by President. Bill Text To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to connect and support relative caregivers, improve outcomes for children in foster care, provide for tribal foster care and adoption access, improve incentives for adoption, and for other purposes. 10/7/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 - Title I: Connecting and Supporting Relative Caregivers - (Sec. 101) Amends part E (Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to give state plans the option of providing for the state to enter into agreements to provide kinship guardianship assistance payments to grandparents and other relatives who have assumed legal guardianship of children for whom they have: (1) [...] show full description S.RES.638 - A resolution supporting legislation promoting improved health care and access to health care for women.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7975-7976) Bill Text A resolution supporting legislation promoting improved health care and access to health care for women. 7/31/2008--Introduced. Declares that the Senate commits to pass, and urges the President sign, within 18 months, legislation that guarantees health care for all people of the United States and that: (1) recognizes the role of women as health care consumers, caregivers, and providers; (2) guarantees inclusion of benefits essential to achieving and maintaining good health; (3) promotes primary and preventive care; (4) provides a choice of public and private plans and direct access to a choice of doctors and health providers that ensures continuity of coverage and a delivery system that meets the needs of women; (5) eliminates disparities on the basis of gender, culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, health status, or sexual orientation; (6) shares financing responsibility among employers, individuals, and the government while taking into account small business needs;[...] show full description H.CON.RES.400 - Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform.
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1697) Bill Text Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform. 7/31/2008--Introduced. Declares that Congress commits to pass, and urges the President sign, within 18 months, legislation that guarantees health care for all and that: (1) recognizes the role of women as health care consumers, caregivers, and providers; (2) guarantees inclusion of benefits essential to achieving and maintaining good health; (3) promotes primary and preventive care; (4) provides a choice of public and private plans and direct access to a choice of doctors and health care providers to ensure continuity of coverage and a delivery system that meets the need of women; (5) eliminates disparities on the basis of gender, culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, health status, or sexual orientation; (6) shares financing responsibility among employers, individuals, and the government while taking into account small [...] show full description S.3327 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the State plan amendment option for providing home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/24/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7291-7292) Bill Text A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the State plan amendment option for providing home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. 7/24/2008--Introduced. Empowered at Home Act of 2008 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise the income eligibility level for home and community-based (HCBS) services for elderly and disabled individuals. Gives states the option to provide HCBS services under a waiver to eligible individuals whose income does not exceed 300% of the supplemental security income (SSI) benefit rate. Gives states the option to provide HCBS waiver services to individuals for whom such services are likely to prevent, delay, or decrease the likelihood of an individual's need for institutionalized care. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award assistance grants to states electing to provide HCBS waiver services under Medicaid through [...] show full description S.RES.613 - A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
Latest Action: 07/14/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6671-6672; text as passed Senate: CR S6671-6672; text of measure as introduced: CR S6654) Bill Text A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". 7/14/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. Recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. H.R.6390 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for certain caregivers, to expand the dependent care credit, and to increase the exclusion limitation for dependent care assistance programs.
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for certain caregivers, to expand the dependent care credit, and to increase the exclusion limitation for dependent care assistance programs. 6/26/2008--Introduced.
Caregiver Financial Relief Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow caregivers of family members with long-term care needs a refundable tax credit of $3,000 for up to two such family members each year through 2010; (2) allow in 2009 and 2010 the tax credit for dependent care expenses for parents (or ancestors of such parents) who do not reside with the taxpayer; and (3) allow in 2009 and 2010 an increased exclusion from gross income for employer-provided dependent care assistance. S.3163 - A bill to provide for a Federal employees program to authorize the use of leave by caregivers for family members of certain individuals performing military service, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/21/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. Bill Text A bill to provide for a Federal employees program to authorize the use of leave by caregivers for family members of certain individuals performing military service, and for other purposes. 6/19/2008--Introduced. Military Family Support Act of 2008 - Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish a program to authorize a caregiver (a federal employee at least 18 years of age capable of providing care to a child or other dependent family member of a member of the Armed Forces) to use: (1) any available sick leave for the provision of such care in the same manner as annual leave is used; and (2) any federal leave available to that caregiver as though that period of caregiving is a medical emergency. Requires the program to: (1) provide a process for reasonable notice of the need for leave; and (2) protect employees from discrimination or retaliation for the use of leave under this Act and provide the opportunity to appeal a denial of its use. Requires the [...] show full description H.R.6326 - To provide for a Federal employees program to authorize the use of leave by caregivers for family members of certain individuals performing military service, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill Text To provide for a Federal employees program to authorize the use of leave by caregivers for family members of certain individuals performing military service, and for other purposes. 6/19/2008--Introduced. Military Family Support Act of 2008 - Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish a program to authorize a caregiver (a federal employee at least 18 years of age capable of providing care to a child or other dependent family member of a member of the Armed Forces) to use: (1) any available sick leave for the provision of such care in the same manner as annual leave is used; and (2) any federal leave available to that caregiver as though that period of caregiving is a medical emergency. Requires the program to: (1) provide a process for reasonable notice of the need for leave; and (2) protect employees from discrimination or retaliation for the use of leave under this Act and provide the opportunity to appeal a denial of its use. Requires the service [...] show full description H.R.6314 - To increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/27/2008 - Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Indroduction and Referral (05/08/2008).. Bill Text To increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes. 6/19/2008--Introduced. Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Act of 2008 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a policy for federal science agencies to carry out a program of workshops that educate specified federally funded researchers about methods that minimize the effects of gender bias in the evaluation of federal research grants and in the related academic advancement of the recipients of these grants. Requires the support of at least one workshop every two years among the federal science agencies in the major science and engineering disciplines.Authorizes federal science agencies to carry out such program by making grants to eligible organizations as described in this Act. Requires the Director to transmit a report [...] show full description H.R.6307 - To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to assist children in foster care in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill Text To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to assist children in foster care in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school, and for other purposes. 6/24/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Fostering Connections to Success Act - (Sec. 2) Amends Part E (Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to give state plans the option of providing for the state to enter into agreements to provide kinship guardianship assistance payments to grandparents and other relatives who have assumed legal guardianship of children for whom they have cared as foster parents and for whom they have committed to care on a permanent basis. (Sec. 3) Amends SSA title IV [...] show full description H.R.6263 - To increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of t Bill Text To increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes. 6/12/2008--Introduced. Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Act of 2008 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a policy for federal science agencies to carry out a program of workshops that educate specified federally funded researchers about methods that minimize the effects of gender bias in evaluation, including of federal research grants, for hiring, tenure, and promotion, and for selection for any other honor based on academic merit. Requires the support of at least one workshop every two years among the federal science agencies in the major science and engineering disciplines. Authorizes federal science agencies to carry out such program by making grants to eligible organizations as described in this Act. Requires [...] show full description H.R.6237 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit for long-term care insurance premiums and for taxpayers with long-term care needs.
Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit for long-term care insurance premiums and for taxpayers with long-term care needs. 6/11/2008--Introduced.
Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums and for care provided by a caregiver to a family member or dependent with long-term care needs who resides with such caregiver. Phases in a maximum credit amount of $3,000 between 2009 and 2013. Reduces such credit amount for a taxpayer whose adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 in the case of a joint return). H.RES.1226 - Supporting the designation of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text Supporting the designation of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. 5/22/2008--Introduced.
Expresses support for the designation of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child-rearing and other stresses. Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it. H.RES.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". 5/15/2008--Introduced.
Expresses support for the designation of a National Nursing Home Week. Recognizes that a majority of people in the United States will require long-term services at some point. Honors nursing home residents and the people who care for them. S.RES.543 - A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".
Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3600) Bill Text A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". 4/30/2008--Introduced.
Designates the week beginning May 11, 2008, as National Nursing Home Week. Recognizes that a majority of people in the United States will require long-term care services at some point. Honors nursing home residents and the people who care for them each day. S.2921 - A bill to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care attendants for veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury, to require a pilot program on provision of respite care to such veterans and members, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Bill Text A bill to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care attendants for veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury, to require a pilot program on provision of respite care to such veterans and members, and for other purposes. 4/28/2008--Introduced. Caring for Wounded Warriors Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out up to three pilot programs to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing training and certification for family caregivers of veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Requires each pilot program to be carried out in a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Requires the Secretary to develop curricula for the training of such caregivers as personal care attendants. Makes a family caregiver who receives certification as a personal care attendant eligible for compensation from the VA for the care provided.[...] show full description H.R.5898 - To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification systems to help locate missing individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill Text To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification systems to help locate missing individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses, and for other purposes. 4/24/2008--Introduced. Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to states to implement or improve a Silver Alert system. Defines "Silver Alert system" to mean a state-administered notification system to help locate missing individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses.Requires the Attorney General to report to Congress on Silver Alert systems, including: (1) a list of states that have established such systems; (2) information on each state's system; (3) actions states have taken to protect the privacy and dignity of the individuals for whom Silver Alerts are issued; and (4) ways that states have facilitated and improved communication about missing individuals between [...] show full description H.RES.1124 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433) Bill Text Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and for other purposes. 5/21/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Calls for establishment of a National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Applauds the actions of medical professionals and others who strive to combat and raise public awareness of brain tumors and brain cancer. S.RES.518 - A resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".
Latest Action: 04/21/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210) Bill Text A resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week". 4/21/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the third week of April 2008 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child-rearing and other stresses. Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it. H.RES.1106 - Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433) Bill Text Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism. 5/21/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses support for: (1) designation of a National Autism Awareness Month; and (2) devoting new resources to researching the root causes of autism, identifying the best methods of early intervention and treatment, expanding programs for individuals with autism, and promoting understanding of their special needs. Commends parents and relatives for providing for the special needs of children with autism.Stresses the need to begin early intervention services.[...] show full description H.R.5655 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and improve the dependent care tax credit.
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and improve the dependent care tax credit. 3/14/2008--Introduced.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the dollar limitation on employment-related expenses that qualify for the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment (dependent care tax credit); (2) repeal the requirement that a disabled dependent and the taxpayer share the same residence to qualify for such credit; (3) require the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations to qualify retirees for such credit; and (4) make such credit refundable. Makes permanent the increases in the dependent care tax credit enacted by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. H.R.5543 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to increase the retirement security of women and small business owners, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be |
