H.R. 3248 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006
H.R. 3248 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jul 12, 2005, sponsored by Mike Ferguson with 84 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 12, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 84
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 109-442
What it does
Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award matching grants or cooperative agreements to eligible state agencies to: (1) expand and enhance respite care services to family caregivers; (2) improve the statewide dissemination and coordination of respite care; and (3) provide, supplement, or improve access and quality of respite…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Ferguson (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 63 Democrats, 20 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 12, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2006
- Became lawDec 21, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-442. (Dec 21, 2006)
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