H.R. 8906 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020
H.R. 8906 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Dec 9, 2020, sponsored by James R. Langevin with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 9, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 116-324
What it does
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which supports state lifespan respite care services (i.e., services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James R. Langevin (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 9, 2020
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-324. (Jan 5, 2021)
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