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Review and Compare Policy Proposals

The Compare Proposals feature helps you review and compare policy proposals in one place so you can better understand key differences and make informed decisions.

With this tool, you can:

  • Browse proposals by category, including federal legislation and policy reports.
  • See key details at a glance, such as the year, topic area, administering agency, bipartisan support, and related or companion bills.
  • Compare proposals side by side to understand how they differ.
  • Explore additional context, including timelines, supporting evidence, and implementation information.

 

How to Use Compare Proposals

  1. Choose the primary category of interest to compare proposals within that category.
  2. Select the “Compare Specific Proposals” option and choose the specific proposals you wish to compare, or you can select “Show all Proposals”.
  3. For the best experience, compare no more than 6–8 proposals at a time.
  4. We recommend using a desktop computer.
  5. Use the scroll bar at the bottom of the screen to move left and right through the comparison table.

 

Federal Legislative Proposals Supporting Family Caregivers

Expand/Enhance Caregiver Programs

Proposal NameHome and
Community-Based
(HCBS) Relief Act of
2025		Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers ActStrategic Plan for Aging ActConvenient Care for Caregivers ActFinancial Services Improving Noble and Necessary Caregiving ExperiencesFamily Caregiver Research and innovation ActFamily Caregiver Peer Support ActFamilies Care ActRespite Care and Resources for Everyone (Care) ActLifespan Respite Care Reauthorization ActVeterans' Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025Green Star Families ActHelping Heroes ActEssential Caregivers Act of 2024Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024Home and Community-Based Access ActBetter Care Better Jobs ActS.O.S Veterans Caregivers ActVA Caregiver Continuity ActCare for the Veteran Caregiver ActTo amend the IRC to allow for contributions to the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving TrustSupporting Caregivers ActSupporting America's Caregivers and Families ActCaregiver Program Information Improvement Act of 2017Support our Military Caregivers ActMilitary and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017
LEGISLATION NUMBERS 2076S 1227S. 3337S 3234S 3233S. 3232S 3230S 1132S 3231S 830H.R. 3833H.R. 3027S 701S 4280S. 3766H.R. 1493S. 100HR 2526HR 9661HR 110HR 3453S 1146S 1017S 1378HR 1910HR 1472
YEAR20252025202520252025202520252025202520252025202520252024202420232023202320222021201920192019201720172017

CATEGORY - SECONDARY

*Has recommendation that addresses another primary category: Workplace Supports

*Has recommendation that addresses another primary category: Workplace Supports
InfrastructureXXX
MedicareXXX
MedicaidXXXXX
OAAXXXXXXXX
RespiteXX
Retirement/Social SecurityX
Veteran Affairs ProgramsXXXXXXX

LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION
Bipartisan SupportXXXXXXXXXXX
Has companion billXXXXXXXXXXX
Has related bill(s)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

IMPLEMENTATION
Administrative AgencyCMSCMSACLACLACLACLHHSACLACLACLVAVAVACMSCMSOMB, CMS, ACLCMSVAVAVAIRSACLACLVAVAVA
Revenue SourceXXXXXXXXXXXX
Cost EstimateXXXXXXX

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Federal Legislative Proposals Supporting Family Caregivers

Financial Supports for Family Caregivers

Proposal NameHSAs for Heroes ActLowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2025A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult childDouble Dependents ActCredit for Caring ActFreedom for Families ActCaregiver Financial Relief ActAmericans Giving Care to Elders (AGE) Act of 2024Military and Veteran Caregiver Student Loan Relief Act of 2023Care for All Veterans Act
LEGISLATION NUMBERH.R. 5933S 1565S. 3295H.R. 5881S 925H.R. 74H.R. 10182S. 5163H.R. 1001HR 1802
YEAR2025202520252025202520252024202420232017
CATEGORY - SECONDARY
Caregiver Stipend/Voucher/Direct PayX
Tax BenefitXX
Tax Credit/Deduction for Caregiver ExpensesXXXXX
OtherXX

LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION
Bipartisan SupportXXXXX
Has companion billXX
Has related bill(s)XXXXX

IMPLEMENTATION
Administrative AgencyVAVAIRSIRSIRSIRSIRSIRSEDVA
Revenue SourceX
Cost Estimate

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Federal Legislative Proposals Supporting Family Caregivers

Training and Education

Proposal NameIn-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education (CARE) ActPalliative Care and
Hospice Education
and Training Act		Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement ActAlzheimer's Caregiver Support ActAlzheimer's Caregiver Support Act of 024Supporting our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregiver Act
LEGISLATION NUMBERS 3271HR 4225 S 2287H.R. 4086H.R. 2148S 5418H.R. 10192S 1298
YEAR2025202520252025202420242023
CATEGORY - SECONDARY
Caregiver TrainingXXXXXX
OtherX

LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION
Bipartisan SupportXXXX
Has companion billXX
Has related bill(s)XXXXX

IMPLEMENTATION
Administrative AgencyACL, VA, CMSHHSHRSAVA, DOD, DOL, IRSDHSHHS, ACLHHS, DOL, ED, CMS
Revenue SourceXXXXXX
Cost EstimateXX

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Federal Legislative Proposals Supporting Family Caregivers

Workplace Supports

Proposal NameMore Paid Leave for More Americans ActFamily and Medical Insurance Leave Act (Family)Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-Plan) Act of 2025Job Protection ActCatching up Family Caregivers Act of 2024Improving Retirement Saecurity for Family Caregivers Act of 2024Expanding Access to Retirement SavingsSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2022Expanding Small Employer Pooling Options for Paid Family Leave Act of 2021
LEGISLATION NUMBERH.R. 3089S. 2823H.R. 3090H.R. 1035S 5149S 5148H.R. 6772H.R. 3729S 5136HR 5161
YEAR2025202520252025202420242023202320222021
CATEGORY - SECONDARY
Expanded Family Medical LeaveXXXXX
Protections Against DiscriminationsX
Retirement/Social SecurityXXXX

LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION
Bipartisan SupportXXXXX
Has companion billXXXXX
Has related bill(s)XXXXX

IMPLEMENTATION
Administrative AgencyDOLSSADOLDOLIRSIRSSSADOLDOL, IRS
Revenue SourceX
Cost EstimateXXX

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Federal Legislative Proposals Supporting Family Caregivers

Other

Proposal NameSupporting our Seniors ActSupporting Family Caregivers Act of 2019TEAM Veteran Caregiver Act
LEGISLATION NUMBERS 22762HR 3782HR 109
YEAR202520192025
CATEGORY - SECONDARY
Caregiver AssessmentX
Inclusion in care teamsX
Study commissionsX
Miscellaneous

LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION
Bipartisan SupportX
Has companion bill
Has related bill(s)XX

IMPLEMENTATION
Administrative AgencyACLVA
Revenue SourceXX
Cost Estimate

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