Senate Bill 1836
116th Congress(2019-2020)
AFSFA Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1836
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Access to Free Speech for All Act or the AFSFA Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to support national resource centers, as well as to establish an advisory committee, to address augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports (which supplement or replace speech or sign language for individuals with disabilities that inhibit those forms of communication).
June 13, 2019
06/13/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
06/13/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:51:07 PM