Senate Bill 1192
117th Congress(2021-2022)
CADSAW Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 15, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
1192
Congress
117
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
Career Advancement for Direct Support Aid Workers Act or the CADSAW Act
This bill provides funding through FY2024 to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for demonstration projects to train individuals for careers as home health aides, nursing assistants, or similar direct support aid workers.
HHS must award grants, in consultation with the Department of Labor, to states, tribal nations, institutions of higher education, and other organizations to carry out these projects.
In addition, the bill increases Medicare payments for services furnished by an individual who has completed training through such a project.
April 15, 2021
04/15/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
04/15/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:19 PM