A bill to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers.
Bill Summary
Funds grants to support and train direct care workers, such as nursing assistants and home health aides, and also funds grants to help family caregivers. Provides education and training to improve the quality of care.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 24, 2026
- Jun 24, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
- TBD
The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
- TBD
If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
- TBD
If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects direct care workers, such as nursing home staff and home health aides, by providing them with training and education opportunities, and also affects family caregivers by giving them additional support. It helps these groups by improving job quality and providing resources to care for loved ones.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
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Documents
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Bill Details
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