President Bush Signs the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006



We are pleased to let you know that President Bush signed the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 (HR 3248) into law yesterday afternoon. The legislation, which passed Congress on December 8, authorizes nearly $290 million in competitive grants to help fund state-based respite care programs. This is an important victory for people with ALS and their families and caregivers and will help ensure that PALS have access to quality respite services. Thank you again to everyone who reached out to their Members of Congress in support of this much needed legislation!



A number of additional legislative and regulatory steps must be taken in order to fully implement the new law and we will provide you with additional information as that process continues. If you have any questions about the Lifespan Respite Care Act, please contact Patrick Fritz at pfritz@alsa-national.org or toll-free at 1-877-444-ALSA.




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The ALS Association's Advocacy Department