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H.R. 542 (118th)

Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023

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Introduced

26 January 2023

Last action

6 December 2023 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1], Yadira Caraveo, Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10], Jake LaTurner, Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

Subjects

Defence

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Summary

Elizabeth Dole Home- and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2023 or the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023 This bill addresses home care and caregiver programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Under the bill, the cost of providing noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care may not exceed 100% of the cost that would have been incurred if a veteran had been furnished VA nursing home care, unless the VA determines that a higher cost is in the best interest of the veteran. (Under current law, these expenditures are limited to 65% of the cost.) Among other requirements, the VA must seek to enter into an agreement with the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in certain areas to furnish noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care; implement various programs (e.g., the Veteran Directed Care program) to expand access to home- and community-based services; provide specified support and benefits to caregivers of certain disabled veterans; implement a pilot program to provide homemaker and home health aide services to veterans who reside in communities with a shortage of home health aides; and ensure the availability of home and community-based services for Native American veterans. For veterans or family caregivers who are discharged from the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, a caregiver support coordinator must provide for a personalized transition to an appropriate program. The Veterans Health Administration must review programs administered through the Office of Geriatric and Extended Care to ensure consistency in program management, eliminate service gaps at the medical center level, and ensure the availability of and access to home and community-based services.

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Timeline

  1. 26 January 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 January 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 January 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 March 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 March 2023

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 July 2023

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 July 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 July 2023

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 29 November 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 29 November 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-284.

    Source: Committee

  11. 29 November 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-284.

    Source: Committee

  12. 4 December 2023

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  13. 4 December 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 542.

    Source: Floor

  14. 4 December 2023

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6097-6103)

    Source: Floor

  15. 4 December 2023

    Floor

    Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  16. 5 December 2023

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6130-6131)

    Source: Floor

  17. 5 December 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 5 December 2023

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 5 (Roll no. 696). (text: 12/04/2023 CR H6097-6100)

    Source: Floor

  19. 5 December 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 5 (Roll no. 696). (text: 12/04/2023 CR H6097-6100)

    Source: Floor

  20. 6 December 2023

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

5 December 2023 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 414 · No 5 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 15

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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