Bills · HR 1812
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1812Social Welfare
Care Across Generations Act
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses critical issues like social isolation among older adults and the ongoing need for accessible child care. Many seniors in long-term care facilities experience loneliness, and interacting with children has been shown to boost mood and mental well-being. At the same time, families often struggle to find affordable and quality child care.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a dedicated federal funding stream to encourage and support a new model of care that integrates these two generations, potentially improving the quality of life for both. It could lead to more vibrant, community-oriented long-term care facilities and offer unique developmental benefits for children interacting with older adults. If it doesn't pass, the growth of these beneficial intergenerational programs would likely remain limited, relying on local initiatives and fragmented funding, missing an opportunity to scale up a promising approach to care.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program for long-term care facilities under the Older Americans Act of 1965.
This creates a new way for nursing homes and assisted living facilities to get federal money for specific intergenerational programs.
PROVISION 02
Allows grant funds to be used for operating an on-site child care facility, contracting with one, coordinating multigenerational activities, or building/expanding facilities for these purposes.
This specifies the range of activities and infrastructure investments that can be supported to bring children and older adults together.
PROVISION 03
Requires grant recipients to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of their programs on both older individuals and children, and submit reports.
This ensures accountability and provides data to understand whether these programs are achieving their intended benefits.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that facilities applying for grants certify compliance with visitor screening and infection control requirements.
This provision addresses critical health and safety concerns when bringing children into environments with vulnerable older adults.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Assistant Secretary to report to Congress on the findings from these programs, including policy recommendations.
This ensures that lessons learned from the grant programs can inform future policy decisions and potentially expand successful models.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 57%
DEM 5 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 3
Introduced in House
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1812
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2025
Last actionMar 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025
House BillHR 1812Social Welfare
Care Across Generations Act
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 3, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
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