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Creates a new grant program under Title IV of the Older Americans Act to fund peer-support programs for family caregivers. Grants may be made to nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, State and local governments, and others to provide peer support, workforce training, language access, outreach, and related services, with priority for underserved regions and populations and $10 million authorized per year for fiscal years 2026–2030.
Inserts a new Section 415, titled 'Peer support programs for family caregivers,' into Title IV of the Older Americans Act of 1965 after section 414.
Defines 'disability' by reference to section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Defines 'eligible entity' to include: a State; a nonprofit organization; an institution of higher education; an aging and disability network entity; a junior or community college; an Indian Tribe; or a Tribal organization.
Defines 'family caregiver' by reference to section 2 of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act and explicitly includes paid and unpaid family caregivers.
Defines 'immigrant' by reference to section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Primary beneficiaries will be unpaid family caregivers, who would gain access to peer support networks, training, and resources that can reduce caregiver stress and improve care quality for care recipients. People receiving care (often older adults and individuals with chronic conditions or disabilities) may see indirect benefits through better-supported caregivers. Community-based organizations, area agencies on aging, tribal governments, and nonprofits will be able to apply for new funding to develop or expand caregiver peer programs and build workforce capacity. The authorized funding level ($10M/year) is modest relative to national caregiver needs, so the program will likely support pilot and local programs rather than large-scale nationwide coverage. Federal administrative burden is limited to grant administration, outreach, and oversight; the bill does not impose new mandates on States or localities without funding. Prioritizing underserved areas and language access could improve equity but will require effective outreach and monitoring to reach hard-to-serve populations.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced November 20, 2025 by Edward John Markey · Last progress November 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate