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Year of the Family Caregiver (2011)

This resolution does not provide any money, but does provide recognition of the estimated 65 million people in the U.S. who serve as caregivers for a family member or friend with a disability, chronic illness, or frailties associated with old age.

Bill Number S Res. 235

Sponsor Senators Mikulski, Sanders, and Snowe.

Date of Introduction 7/21/2011

Latest Activity 7/21/2011 Passed/agreed to in Senate, submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

More Info http://thomas.loc.gov/

Topic: Direct Services and Support for Caregivers

 
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