S. 720 (112th): Repeal the CLASS Entitlement Act

Introduced:
Apr 04, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Thune [R-SD]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 4, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 04, 2011
Referred to Committee Apr 04, 2011
Cosponsors
43 cosponsors (43R) (show)
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Full Title

A bill to repeal the CLASS program.

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Last updated Apr 04, 2011.
2 pages

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4/4/2011--Introduced.
Repeal the CLASS Entitlement Act - Repeals provisions of the Public Health Service Act enacted under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (entitled the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act or the CLASS Act) which establish a national, voluntary insurance program for purchasing community living assistance services and supports in order to provide individuals with functional limitations with tools that will allow them to maintain their personal and financial independence and live in the community.
Amends the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to repeal provisions providing appropriations for the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information through FY2015.

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