H.Res. 759 (112th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities is an important responsibility of the United States, and that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States to a dignified quality of life.

Introduced:
Aug 02, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Janice “Jan” Schakowsky [D-IL9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.Res. 197 on May 06, 2013. See H.Res. 197 for current action on this subject.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on August 2, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 02, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 02, 2012
Cosponsors
7 cosponsors (7D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Last updated Aug 02, 2012.
4 pages

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8/2/2012--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities to a dignified quality of life.

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