# 115-hr-3461: Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2017

115-hr-3461, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2017, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA); status Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-3461
- Congress: 115
- Title: Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2017
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- Introduced: 2017-07-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Social Welfare
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to direct the Administration on Aging to award grants for eligible consortia of health care providers and facilities to carry out six separate demonstration projects that focus on care coordination and service delivery for older individuals who have chronic illness or are at risk of institutional placement. Specifically, demonstration projects shall focus on: (1) using the abilities of direct-care workers to promote smooth transitions in care and help prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions, (2) maintaining and improving the health status of those with multiple chronic conditions and long-term needs, and (3) training direct-care workers to take on deeper clinical responsibilities.

## Related bills

- 115-hr-7299: ASSURE Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7238: Veterans and Servicemembers Employment Rights and Housing Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7192: Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7148: USA Retirement Funds Act
- 115-hr-7014: Safe Skies Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7005: Wildlife Disease Emergency Act of 2018

## Sources
- [115-hr-3461 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3461)

## Related
- [115-hr-7299: ASSURE Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7299)
- [115-hr-7238: Veterans and Servicemembers Employment Rights and Housing Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7238)
- [115-hr-7192: Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7192)
- [115-hr-7148: USA Retirement Funds Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7148)
- [115-hr-7014: Safe Skies Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7014)
- [115-hr-7005: Wildlife Disease Emergency Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7005)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-3461 (as of 2025-11-18).