Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017 · Sec. 2

Sec. 2. DEFINITIONS

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## SEC. 2 DEFINITIONS In this Act: ####

(1)Advisory council The term “**Advisory Council**” means the Family Caregiving Advisory Council convened under section 4. ####

(2)Family caregiver The term “**family caregiver**” means an adult family member or other individual who has a significant relationship with, and who provides a broad range of assistance to, an individual with a chronic or other health condition, disability, or functional limitation. ####

(3)Secretary The term “**Secretary**” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Aging. ####

(4)Strategy The term “**Strategy**” means the Family Caregiving Strategy set forth under section 3.