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A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize funding for the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network to engage in certain research and evaluation activities with respect to family caregivers and to revise the definition of the term "family caregiver".

8/21/2024, 1:26 AM

Summary of Bill S 4732

Bill 118 s 4732, also known as the Older Americans Act of 1965, aims to provide funding for the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network to conduct research and evaluation activities specifically focused on family caregivers. The bill seeks to expand the definition of "family caregiver" to better encompass the diverse range of individuals who provide care and support to older Americans.

The proposed legislation recognizes the vital role that family caregivers play in the lives of older adults and aims to support them through research and evaluation activities. By providing funding for the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network, the bill aims to improve the understanding of the needs and challenges faced by family caregivers and develop strategies to better support them in their caregiving roles.

Overall, Bill 118 s 4732 seeks to enhance the support and resources available to family caregivers through research and evaluation activities, ultimately improving the quality of care provided to older Americans.

Current Status of Bill S 4732

Bill S 4732 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 23, 2024. Bill S 4732 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 23, 2024.  Bill S 4732's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4732

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4732

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4732

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize funding for the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network to engage in certain research and evaluation activities with respect to family caregivers and to revise the definition of the term "family caregiver".
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize funding for the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network to engage in certain research and evaluation activities with respect to family caregivers and to revise the definition of the term "family caregiver".

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