Increased Support and Research Funding for Family Caregivers
The Act allocates $30 million annually from 2026 to 2030 for research and development of better support programs for individuals caring for loved ones. It also revises the definition of "family caregiver" to explicitly include older relatives (like grandparents) raising children or caring for disabled individuals. The goal is to ensure key federal programs are better tailored to the needs of all informal caregivers.
Key points
Allocates $30 million annually (2026-2030) for research into best practices for supporting family caregivers.
Broadens and standardizes the definition of "family caregiver" to explicitly include older relatives (age 55+) caring for children or individuals with disabilities.
Status:
Introduced
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