Bill · H.R. 1812· House(119-HR-1812)
Care Across Generations Act
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Marilyn Strickland
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Care Across Generations Act aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. It seeks to establish a competitive grant program focused on multigenerational activities within long-term care facilities. Under this program, the Assistant Secretary would award grants to eligible entities to operate or contract with qualified child care facilities. These funds can also be used to coordinate activities between child care and long-term care facilities or to expand existing facilities. The bill includes requirements for entities to evaluate the effectiveness of these programs and submit reports. Additionally, the Assistant Secretary must submit a report to Congress assessing these evaluations.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill supports the establishment of child care facilities within long-term care settings.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill funds multigenerational activities and facility expansions for long-term care residents.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill enhances long-term care facilities through multigenerational programming.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Integration of Child Care and Senior Care: The bill allows for the operation of qualified child care facilities within long-term care facilities, which can facilitate coordination of multigenerational activities (Section 2, subsection a).
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Facility Improvements: Grants can be used to build new or expand existing long-term care facilities to support child care and multigenerational programming (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 3).
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Accountability and Effectiveness: The bill requires entities to evaluate the impact of activities on both older individuals and children to ensure the programs are effective (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 1, subparagraph C).
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Safety Protections: The bill requires applicants to certify they conduct visitor screenings and comply with sanitation and infection control requirements to help prevent the spread of infection (Section 2, subsection g).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Compliance Burdens: Entities receiving grants must undergo a rigorous evaluation process regarding the effectiveness of their facilities and activities (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 1).
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Reporting Requirements: Entities are required to submit detailed reports to the Assistant Secretary within six months after the grant period expires (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+5
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Bryan SteilRepublican · Wisconsin