Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act of 2019

Summary

Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to tribal organizations for providing supportive services (e.g., transportation, case management, and health and wellness programs) to older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2024 grants for the delivery of supportive services, including nutrition services, to older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Additionally, the bill specifies that the technical assistance and training programs provided to such grantees may include program management, data development and use, grant development, and staff training and certification.

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Timeline

1. 5 December 2019

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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2. 5 December 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 December 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 5 December 2019 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 December 2019

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 December 2019

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 December 2019

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Sponsors

• Tom O'Halleran · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] · D · Sponsor
• Debra Haaland · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Strengthening Services for Native Elders Act of 2019
• related to → Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020