Direct Care Workforce Empowerment Act

The Direct Care Workforce Empowerment Act (S. 3696) aims to strengthen the professional field of caregivers who assist seniors and individuals with disabilities. The bill would establish a national monitoring program and an advisory council to track workforce data and provide recommendations for improving the quality of these essential jobs. Additionally, it authorizes federal grants to help states and local organizations recruit, train, and retain direct care workers, with the goal of ensuring a more stable and skilled workforce for families relying on home and community-based services.