Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act (2011)

This bill would amend Section 2905 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300ii-4) to provide funding for the Lifespan Respite Care Program at the following levels: $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2012; $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; $17,500,000 for fiscal year 2016.

Bill Number HR 3266

Sponsor Rep James R. Langevin (D-RI) with nine co-sponsors

Date of Introduction 10/26/2011

Latest Activity 10/28/2011 Referred to House subcommittee on Health.

More Info http://thomas.loc.gov

National Respite Coalition Legislative Action Center

Sign-on Letter of Support for Reauthorization of Lifespan Respite Act

Topic: Home and Community-Based Services