Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The bill orders the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a public education initiative, using the National Clearinghouse for Long‑Term Care Information, to teach Americans how to plan for future long‑term care needs. It targets working‑age adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and low‑ to middle‑income families, aiming to improve awareness and planning behaviors. The program will be funded through existing Older Americans Act appropriations and will be overseen with annual congressional reports.
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