House Bill 5323
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5323
Congress
116
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to tribal organizations for providing supportive services (e.g., transportation, case management, and health and wellness programs) to older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
The bill also reauthorizes through FY2024 grants for the delivery of supportive services, including nutrition services, to older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
Additionally, the bill specifies that the technical assistance and training programs provided to such grantees may include program management, data development and use, grant development, and staff training and certification.
December 5, 2019
12/05/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
12/05/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:05 AM