House Bill 253
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Adult Day Center Enhancement Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 11, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
253
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Adult Day Center Enhancement Act
This bill requires a survey of, and establishes grants for, adult day programs. These programs provide care to individuals living with neurological diseases and conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease and traumatic brain injury).
In carrying out the survey, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) must identify
- successful programs,
- programs that serve younger people, and
- financial support provided to programs by the ACL.
In addition, the ACL must develop best practices for establishing adult day programs.
The ACL must also award grants to programs that support younger people.
January 11, 2021
02/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/11/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/11/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:38 PM