H.R.2032: To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 26, 2011

Prohibits any entity that receives funds from the federal government from using such funds to file a class action lawsuit involving the residents of an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded (ICF/MR) unless the resident (or the resident's legal representative), after receiving notice of the proposed class action lawsuit, has the opportunity to elect not to have the action apply to the resident.

Directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to consult with ICF/MR residents among all other interested parties before taking actions (including investigations and actions under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Civil Rights for Institutionalized Persons Act) involving such residents.

Permits a resident to intervene in any such DOJ action.

Prohibits this Act from requiring a state to include ICFs/MR services as an option under its Medicaid plan under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act.

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Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D–MA

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Aug 25, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
May 26, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 26, 2011
Introduced in House
May 26, 2011
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.R.2032, 112th Congress: To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2032

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2011-05-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2032/BILLS-112hr2032ih.htm

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Analyze H.R.2032 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.R.2032, 112th Congress: To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2032

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2011-05-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2032/BILLS-112hr2032ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2021-04-19T18:46:37Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.2032 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.R.2032, 112th Congress: To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2032

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2011-05-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2032/BILLS-112hr2032ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2021-04-19T18:46:37Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.R.2032, 112th Congress: To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2032

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2011-05-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2032/BILLS-112hr2032ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2021-04-19T18:46:37Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.2032 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.