H.R. 1083 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2003
H.R. 1083 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 5, 2003, sponsored by James R. Langevin with 134 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 134
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants or cooperative agreements to develop State-wide lifespan respite care programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James R. Langevin (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 99 Democrats, 34 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 17, 2003)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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