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Adult Day Center Enhancement Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3706

Bill 118 hr 3706, also known as the Adult Day Center Enhancement Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance and expand services provided by adult day centers across the country.

The bill aims to improve the quality of care and services offered at adult day centers by increasing funding for these facilities. This funding would be used to support programs that provide medical care, social activities, and other services to adults who require assistance during the day.

Additionally, the Adult Day Center Enhancement Act seeks to establish standards for adult day centers to ensure that they are providing high-quality care to their clients. This includes requirements for staff training, facility safety, and program offerings. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to improve the quality of life for adults who utilize adult day centers by enhancing the services and support available to them. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help to better meet the needs of this vulnerable population.

Current Status of Bill HR 3706

Bill HR 3706 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3706 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023.  Bill HR 3706's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3706

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3706

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Adult day care
- Disability and paralysis
- Health programs administration and funding
- Neurological disorders
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3706

Adult Day Center Enhancement Act
Adult Day Center Enhancement Act
To expand and enhance existing adult day programs for younger people with neurological diseases or conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, or other similar diseases or conditions) to support and improve access to respite services for family caregivers who are taking care of such people, and for other purposes.

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