Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8026
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Strengthening Social Connections Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 11, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Aug 11, 2020
Latest Action
Aug 11, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8026
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Maryland
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Strengthening Social Connections Act of 2020

This bill provides FY2021 supplemental appropriations to the Administration for Community Living for various activities to address the health effects of extended social isolation and loneliness among older individuals due to factors such as the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

Text (1)
August 11, 2020
Actions (2)
08/11/2020
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
08/11/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:27 PM