H.R.2035: Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019

Overview

H.R. 2035 would reauthorize the Lifespan Respite Care Program for five years and provide an additional $200 million in grants to states for the purpose of implementing statewide coordinated systems of respite services.

S. 995 is the Senate companion bill.

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Our Stance

Watching

Priority

Medium

Bill Number

H.R.2035

Date Introduced

April 02, 2019

Committee

House Energy and Commerce Committee

Bill Status

Passed Original Chamber

Sponsor

Rep. James R. Langevin

Co Sponsors