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Senior Care Support: Affordable Long-Term Care and Financial Aid

This act aims to improve access to long-term care for seniors and individuals with disabilities, while also reducing costs. It introduces training programs for caregivers and financial assistance for low-income seniors to reside in assisted living facilities instead of more expensive nursing homes.
Key points
Expansion of training programs for caregivers of seniors and individuals with disabilities, increasing the number of available professionals.
Introduction of a monthly financial aid of $1,000 (with inflation adjustments) for low-income seniors to access more affordable assisted living facilities.
Enabling low-income seniors to choose assisted living over more expensive nursing homes, potentially reducing costs for the state and families.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3000
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2025-04-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Caring for Seniors Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3000.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expansion of training programs for caregivers of seniors and individuals with disabilities, increasing the number of available professionals.
  • Introduction of a monthly financial aid of $1,000 (with inflation adjustments) for low-income seniors to access more affordable assisted living facilities.
  • Enabling low-income seniors to choose assisted living over more expensive nursing homes, potentially reducing costs for the state and families.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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