{"id":7134,"date":"2026-03-13T13:12:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/?page_id=7134"},"modified":"2026-09-02T20:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T20:21:15","slug":"explore-caregiving-proposals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/explore-caregiving-proposals","title":{"rendered":"Explore Caregiving Proposals"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7134\" class=\"elementor elementor-7134\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251326f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"251326f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18d7268 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18d7268\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9860017 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9860017\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore Caregiving Proposals<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d36e544 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d36e544\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57041b4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57041b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be905e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be905e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This compendium brings together federal legislative proposals and policy ideas designed to support family caregivers across a range of needs\u2014from financial support to workforce and system improvements.<\/p><p>The project team developed a taxonomy framework to analyze the identified policy proposals including specific subtopics within each category. Proposals were grouped by policy concept, not by care<br \/>recipient population.<\/p><p><b>Explore the Policy Categories<\/b><\/p><p>Click on a category below to see the policy topics it includes. You can explore broad areas such as financial supports, workplace supports, training and education, and caregiver programs, then narrow your focus to specific topics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d31659 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"7d31659\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1310\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1310\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1310\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5394c2e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5394c2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf0442d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf0442d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Infrastructure<\/li><li>Medicaid<\/li><li>Medicare<\/li><li>Older Americans Act<\/li><li>Respite<\/li><li>Retirement\/Social Security<\/li><li>Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Programs<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2e3b51 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a2e3b51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1700\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1700\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Financial Supports for Family Caregivers <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1700\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f90490 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f90490\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbd0df2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbd0df2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Caregiver Stipend\/Voucher\/Direct Pay<\/li><li>Tax Benefit<\/li><li>Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/li><li>Other<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c7087c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"2c7087c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4650\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4650\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Training and Education <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4650\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18a629e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18a629e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4093d93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4093d93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Caregiver Training<\/li><li>Other<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1277d6d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"1277d6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1930\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1930\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Workplace Supports <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1930\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68540e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68540e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dfc8a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dfc8a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Expanded Family Medical Leave<\/li><li>Protections Against Discriminations<\/li><li>Retirement\/Social Security<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91d052d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"91d052d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1520\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1520\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Other <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1520\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-543dd08 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"543dd08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f52fe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f52fe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Caregiver Assessment<\/li><li>Inclusion in Care Teams<\/li><li>Study Commissions<\/li><li>Miscellaneous<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b12566c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"b12566c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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A proposal may appear in more than one category when it addresses multiple areas of family caregiver support.<\/li><li>Select a proposal to learn more about the policy approach.\u00a0<\/li><li>Explore the results. Each result includes a brief description, primary and secondary policy categories, and proposal type.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><p><br \/>Search results will appear in the table below once you have made your selections.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c73741 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c73741\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"caregiving-search-tool\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"search-tool\"><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2087b7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2087b7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><div id=\"footable_parent_7693\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent bootstrap4 colored_table\">\n                        <div\n                class=\"table_description footable_description\"><\/div>\n                    <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"7693\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Caregiving Compendium-Dropdown Menu-Final\"            id=\"footable_7693\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2017895728_7693\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_7693 ninja_table_unique_id_2017895728_7693 table  ninja_search_center nt_type_legacy_table table-sm vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_pro ninja_table_afd_columns ninja_table_afcs_columns_3 ninja_table_afcl_new_line ninja_table_has_custom_filter\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_5 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_postdate \">Proposal Date<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_posttitle \">Proposals<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_postexcerpt \">Description<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_postcategory \">Primary Category<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_postposttag \">Secondary Category<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_5 ninja_clmn_nm_postproposaltype \">Proposal Type<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"0\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_0\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Family & Individual Needs for Disability Supports (FINDS): FINDS Community Report 2023\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/family-individual-needs-for-disability-supports-finds-finds-community-report-2023\">Family & Individual Needs for Disability Supports (FINDS): FINDS Community Report 2023<\/a><\/td><td>Proposes policy changes based on findings from a survey of family\ncaregivers supporting someone with intellectual and developmental\ndisabilities. <\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_1\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"AARP: Respite Services: A Critical Support for Family Caregivers\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/aarp-respite-services-a-critical-support-for-family-caregivers\">AARP: Respite Services: A Critical Support for Family Caregivers<\/a><\/td><td>Policy brief explores how respite care impacts family caregivers, and\nthe barriers to its use. It reviews innovative federal and state programs\nthat provide and\/or pay for respite care.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Medicare<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"2\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_2\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"National Alliance on Caregiving: Strengthening the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers - A Medicare Policy Framework\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/national-alliance-on-caregiving-strengthening-the-national-strategy-to-support-family-caregivers-a-medicare-policy-framework\">National Alliance on Caregiving: Strengthening the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers - A Medicare Policy Framework<\/a><\/td><td>This policy brief explores a set of federal policy options to enhance\nMedicare\u2019s support for family caregivers and to improve access to\nHCBS.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs, Other<\/td><td>Medicare, Study Commissions, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"3\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_3\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roosevelt Institute: Direct Spending on Care Work: Thinking Beyond the Tax Code for Caregiving Infrastructure\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/roosevelt-institute-direct-spending-on-care-work-thinking-beyond-the-tax-code-for-caregiving-infrastructure\">Roosevelt Institute: Direct Spending on Care Work: Thinking Beyond the Tax Code for Caregiving Infrastructure<\/a><\/td><td>Policy report highlights the negative impacts of the current lack of\naffordable, quality care choices, and limited paid family leave.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs, Financial Supports for Family Caregivers, Training and Education, Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Caregiver Training, Expanded Family Medical Leave, Infrastructure, Medicaid, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"4\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_4\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"AARP: National Legislative Priorities Survey\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/aarp-national-legislative-priorities-survey\">AARP: National Legislative Priorities Survey<\/a><\/td><td>Summary of findings from a national poll of registered voters aged 18\nand older. The survey asks about tax policies to support family\ncaregiving.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"5\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_5\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"HSAs for Heroes Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/hsas-for-heroes-act\">HSAs for Heroes Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill expands the flexibility of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for\nveterans and caregivers during periods of qualified caregiving.<\/td><td>Caregiving Compendium: Legislative Proposals Analyses, Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Tax Benefit<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"6\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_6\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Double Dependents Relief Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/double-dependents-relief-act\">Double Dependents Relief Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill creates a refundable tax credit equal to 30% of eligible\ncaregiving expenses above $2,000 up to $10,000 annually.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"7\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_7\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/improving-retirement-security-for-family-caregivers-act-of-2024\">Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024<\/a><\/td><td>This bill allows unemployed or severely underemployed qualified family caregivers to make increased catch-up contributions to a retirement account.\u00a0<\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Retirement\/Social Security<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"8\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_8\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"VA Caregiver Continuity Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/va-caregiver-continuity-act\">VA Caregiver Continuity Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill protects veterans and caregivers from losing benefits due to regulatory eligibility changes.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"9\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_9\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bipartisan Policy Center: The Growing Cost of Inaction: A Practical Framework for Addressing the Long-Term Care Financing Challenge\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/bipartisan-policy-center-the-growing-cost-of-inaction-a-practical-framework-for-addressing-the-long-term-care-financing-challenge\">Bipartisan Policy Center: The Growing Cost of Inaction: A Practical Framework for Addressing the Long-Term Care Financing Challenge<\/a><\/td><td>This report describes long-term care financing and the challenges of\nproviding long-term care to our growing aging population.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Medicare<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"10\" class=\"ninja_table_row_10 nt_row_id_10\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Ability Lab: Supporting America\u2019s 53 Million Family Caregivers\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/the-ability-lab-supporting-americas-53-million-family-caregivers\">The Ability Lab: Supporting America\u2019s 53 Million Family Caregivers<\/a><\/td><td>Policy brief provides an overview of the family caregiver experience and\nthe current options to support family caregivers. It includes\nrecommendations to expand and enhance supports for family\ncaregivers. Includes recommendations for Congress.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs, Financial Supports for Family Caregivers, Other, Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Expanded Family Medical Leave, Infrastructure, Medicaid, Other, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"11\" class=\"ninja_table_row_11 nt_row_id_11\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center: Beyond Tax Credits \u2014 A Path to Meaningful Paid Family Leave\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/urban-brookings-tax-policy-center-beyond-tax-credits-a-path-to-meaningful-paid-family-leave\">Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center: Beyond Tax Credits \u2014 A Path to Meaningful Paid Family Leave<\/a><\/td><td>Policy report highlights the negative impacts of the current lack of\naffordable, quality care choices, and limited paid family leave.<\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Expanded Family Medical Leave<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"12\" class=\"ninja_table_row_12 nt_row_id_12\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Institute for Women\u2019s Policy Research: Promoting Access to Care: Caregiving and Families\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/institute-for-womens-policy-research-promoting-access-to-care-caregiving-and-families\">Institute for Women\u2019s Policy Research: Promoting Access to Care: Caregiving and Families<\/a><\/td><td>This report highlights the nationwide crisis driven by decades of\nunderinvestment in childcare and long-term care, leaving families\nunable to afford needed services and without caregiving support.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs, Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Expanded Family Medical Leave, Medicaid, Medicare<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"13\" class=\"ninja_table_row_13 nt_row_id_13\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2025\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/lowering-costs-for-caregivers-act-of-2025\">Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2025<\/a><\/td><td>This bill allows taxpayers to use funds from a pre-tax health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) to pay for their\nparents\u2019 long-term services and supports.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Tax Benefit<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"14\" class=\"ninja_table_row_14 nt_row_id_14\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Credit for Caring Act of 2025\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/credit-for-caring-act-of-2025\">Credit for Caring Act of 2025<\/a><\/td><td>Provides a non-refundable federal tax credit for expenses incurred by\ntaxpayers who are eligible caregivers for a spouse or dependent child\nor relative who needs long-term care services and supports (LTSS) and\nhas developmental or intellectual disabilities or other chronic conditions or care needs.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15\" class=\"ninja_table_row_15 nt_row_id_15\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Freedom for Families Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/freedom-for-families-act\">Freedom for Families Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill allows tax-free distributions from health savings accounts\n(HSA) during a period of qualified caregiving. It allows caregivers to\nestablish an HSA without enrolling in a high-deductible health plan\n(HDHP). It increases HSA contribution limits.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Tax Benefit<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16\" class=\"ninja_table_row_16 nt_row_id_16\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/a-bill-to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to-establish-a-credit-for-adult-child-caregivers\">A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers<\/a><\/td><td>This bill gives a federal income tax credit for taxpayers with expenses\ncaring for an older adult parent or household member. Covered\nexpenses include medical care, adult day care, respite care, personal\ncare, assistive technology, home modifications, and caregiver training.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"17\" class=\"ninja_table_row_17 nt_row_id_17\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures (TEAM) Veteran Caregivers Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/transparency-and-effective-accountability-measures-team-veteran-caregivers-act\">Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures (TEAM) Veteran Caregivers Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill requires the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to recognize\u202fcaregivers\u202fof veterans by identifying them in the veteran\u2019s health record.<\/td><td>Other<\/td><td>Inclusion in Care Teams<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"18\" class=\"ninja_table_row_18 nt_row_id_18\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Supporting Our Seniors Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/supporting-our-seniors-act\">Supporting Our Seniors Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill establishes a \u201cCommission on Long-Term Care.\u201d  Members will be appointed by the President and Congress.<\/td><td>Other<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Study Commissions<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"19\" class=\"ninja_table_row_19 nt_row_id_19\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Job Protection Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/job-protection-act\">Job Protection Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill expands the type of employee eligible for benefits under the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.  <\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Expanded Family Medical Leave<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"20\" class=\"ninja_table_row_20 nt_row_id_20\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"More Paid Leave for More Americans Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/more-paid-leave-for-more-americans-act\">More Paid Leave for More Americans Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill creates a grant program for states that operate a paid family leave program and participate in the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN).<\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Expanded Family Medical Leave<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"21\" class=\"ninja_table_row_21 nt_row_id_21\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN) Act of 2025\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/interstate-paid-leave-action-network-i-plan-act-of-2025\">Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN) Act of 2025<\/a><\/td><td>This bill streamlines benefits and administrative practices across states for paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs.<\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Expanded Family Medical Leave<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"22\" class=\"ninja_table_row_22 nt_row_id_22\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/family-and-medical-insurance-leave-family-act\">Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill creates a monthly benefit payment as part of a family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) for employees engaged in qualified caregiving.<\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Expanded Family Medical Leave<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"23\" class=\"ninja_table_row_23 nt_row_id_23\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/veteran-caregiver-reeducation-reemployment-and-retirement-act\">Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill provides services and support to family caregivers about to retire or return to work. <\/td><td>Training and Education<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Other<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"24\" class=\"ninja_table_row_24 nt_row_id_24\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/autism-family-caregivers-act-of-2025\">Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025<\/a><\/td><td>The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Caregiver Skills Training Pilot Program, awarding grants to entities that provide evidenced-based caregiver skills training to family caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders or other development disabilities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><td>Training and Education<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Caregiver Training<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"25\" class=\"ninja_table_row_25 nt_row_id_25\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Helping Heroes Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/helping-heroes-act\">Helping Heroes Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill creates the Veteran Family Resource Program to address social determinants of health affecting veterans and their families.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"26\" class=\"ninja_table_row_26 nt_row_id_26\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Green Star Families Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/green-star-families-act\">Green Star Families Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill modernizes and streamlines the application and appeals process for the Department of Veterans Affairs\u2019 (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.  <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"27\" class=\"ninja_table_row_27 nt_row_id_27\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Veterans\u2019 Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/veterans-caregiver-appeals-modernization-act-of-2025\">Veterans\u2019 Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025<\/a><\/td><td>The bill modernizes and streamlines the application and appeals process for the Department of Veterans Affairs\u2019 (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.  <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"28\" class=\"ninja_table_row_28 nt_row_id_28\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/lifespan-respite-care-reauthorization-act-of-2025\">Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025<\/a><\/td><td>The bill establishes a grant program to help providers integrate caregiver support services within the respite care they provide to family caregivers.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Respite<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"29\" class=\"ninja_table_row_29 nt_row_id_29\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Respite Care and Resources for Everyone (CARE) Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/respite-care-and-resources-for-everyone-care-act\">Respite Care and Resources for Everyone (CARE) Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill establishes a grant program to help providers integrate caregiver support services within the respite care they provide to family caregivers.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Respite<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"30\" class=\"ninja_table_row_30 nt_row_id_30\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Families Care Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/families-care-act\">Families Care Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill adds peer supports as an authorized service under the National Family Caregiver Support Program.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Older Americans Act<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"31\" class=\"ninja_table_row_31 nt_row_id_31\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Family Caregiver Peer Support Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/family-caregiver-peer-support-act\">Family Caregiver Peer Support Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill amends the Older Americans Act.   <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Older Americans Act<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"32\" class=\"ninja_table_row_32 nt_row_id_32\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Family Caregiver Research and Innovation Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/family-caregiver-research-and-innovation-act\">Family Caregiver Research and Innovation Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill authorizes funding for research, evaluation, and innovation related to family caregiving under the Older Americans Act of 1965. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Older Americans Act<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"33\" class=\"ninja_table_row_33 nt_row_id_33\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/palliative-care-and-hospice-education-and-training-act\">Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of permanent palliative care faculty at: accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools; nursing schools; and other programs to promote education and research in palliative care and hospice. <\/td><td>Training and Education<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Caregiver Training<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"34\" class=\"ninja_table_row_34 nt_row_id_34\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education (CARE) Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/in-home-caregiver-assessment-resources-and-education-care-act\">In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education (CARE) Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill authorizes a three-year grant program for eligible organizations offering home visiting programs for family caregivers. <\/td><td>Training and Education<\/td><td>Caregiver Training<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"35\" class=\"ninja_table_row_35 nt_row_id_35\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Strategic Plan for Aging Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/strategic-plan-for-aging-act\">Strategic Plan for Aging Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill provides grants to States, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations to create or implement Multisector Plans\u202ffor\u202fAging\u202fand\u202fAging\u202fwith a Disability. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Older Americans Act<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"36\" class=\"ninja_table_row_36 nt_row_id_36\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Financial Services Improving Noble and Necessary Caregiving Experience (FINANCE) Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/financial-services-improving-noble-and-necessary-caregiving-experience-finance-act\">Financial Services Improving Noble and Necessary Caregiving Experience (FINANCE) Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of permanent palliative care faculty at: accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools; nursing schools; and other programs to promote education and research in palliative care and hospice. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Older Americans Act<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"37\" class=\"ninja_table_row_37 nt_row_id_37\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Convenient Care for Caregivers Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/convenient-care-for-caregivers-act\">Convenient Care for Caregivers Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill establishes a pilot program through the Older Americans Act to support and improve the physical and mental health of caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related disorders.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Older Americans Act<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"38\" class=\"ninja_table_row_38 nt_row_id_38\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (ABC) Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/alleviating-barriers-for-caregivers-abc-act\">Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (ABC) Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of permanent palliative care faculty at: accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools; nursing schools; and other programs to promote education and research in palliative care and hospice. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Medicaid, Medicare, Retirement\/Social Security<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"39\" class=\"ninja_table_row_39 nt_row_id_39\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Relief Act of 2025\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/home-and-community-based-services-hcbs-relief-act-of-2025\">Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Relief Act of 2025<\/a><\/td><td>This bill temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) by 10 percentage points for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) provided during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Medicaid<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"40\" class=\"ninja_table_row_40 nt_row_id_40\">\n            <td>2024<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"AARP: Spectrum of Financial Supports for Family Caregivers\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/aarp-spectrum-of-financial-supports-for-family-caregivers\">AARP: Spectrum of Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/a><\/td><td>Details the financial impact of caregiving. Report proposes state and\nfederal policies to address caregivers\u2019 economic challenges.\nRecommendations are summarized below.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs, Financial Supports for Family Caregivers, Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Expanded Family Medical Leave, Medicare, Protections Against Discrimination, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"41\" class=\"ninja_table_row_41 nt_row_id_41\">\n            <td>2024<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Oxfam: Unseen Work, Unmet Needs: Exploring the intersections of gender, race and ethnicity in unpaid care labor and paid labor in the U.S.\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/oxfam-unseen-work-unmet-needs-exploring-the-intersections-of-gender-race-and-ethnicity-in-unpaid-care-labor-and-paid-labor-in-the-u-s\">Oxfam: Unseen Work, Unmet Needs: Exploring the intersections of gender, race and ethnicity in unpaid care labor and paid labor in the U.S.<\/a><\/td><td>This report explores disparities in unpaid care and the inequities in the\npaid labor force. It focuses on the disproportionate challenges women\nof color face in both paid and unpaid labor. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs, Financial Supports for Family Caregivers, Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Expanded Family Medical Leave, Medicare, Other, Protections Against Discrimination, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"42\" class=\"ninja_table_row_42 nt_row_id_42\">\n            <td>2024<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Caregiver Financial Relief Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/caregiver-financial-relief-act\">Caregiver Financial Relief Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill waives the 10% tax on early distributions from qualified\nretirement plans and employer-sponsored savings plans that meet specific tax requirements, if the withdrawal is used to pay expenses for\nfamily caregiving.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"43\" class=\"ninja_table_row_43 nt_row_id_43\">\n            <td>2024<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Americans Giving Care to Elders (AGE) Act of 2024\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/americans-giving-care-to-elders-age-act-of-2024\">Americans Giving Care to Elders (AGE) Act of 2024<\/a><\/td><td>This bill gives a federal income tax credit for taxpayers with expenses\ncaring for an older adult parent or household member. Covered\nexpenses include medical care, adult day care, respite care, personal\ncare, assistive technology, home modifications, and caregiver training.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"44\" class=\"ninja_table_row_44 nt_row_id_44\">\n            <td>2024<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2024\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/catching-up-family-caregivers-act-of-2024\">Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2024<\/a><\/td><td>This bill allows qualified family caregivers of any age who are temporarily underemployed or unemployed due to caregiving responsibilities to make catch-up contributions to a retirement account for up to five years.<\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Retirement\/Social Security<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"45\" class=\"ninja_table_row_45 nt_row_id_45\">\n            <td>2024<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alzheimer\u2019s Caregiver Support Act of 2024\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/alzheimers-caregiver-support-act-of-2024\">Alzheimer\u2019s Caregiver Support Act of 2024<\/a><\/td><td>The bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide grants to eligible entities to train and support families and unpaid caregivers of people living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or a related dementia. <\/td><td>Training and Education<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Caregiver Training<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"46\" class=\"ninja_table_row_46 nt_row_id_46\">\n            <td>2024<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alzheimer\u2019s Caregiver Support Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/alzheimers-caregiver-support-act\">Alzheimer\u2019s Caregiver Support Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Caregiver Skills Training Pilot Program.<\/td><td>Training and Education<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Caregiver Training<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"47\" class=\"ninja_table_row_47 nt_row_id_47\">\n            <td>2024<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/connecting-caregivers-to-medicare-act-of-2024\">Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024<\/a><\/td><td>Improves caregiver access to information on Medicare and on the beneficiary authorization process. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Medicare<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"48\" class=\"ninja_table_row_48 nt_row_id_48\">\n            <td>2024<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Essential Caregivers Act of 2024\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/essential-caregivers-act-of-2024\">Essential Caregivers Act of 2024<\/a><\/td><td>Ensure that essential caregivers of residents of Medicare and Medicaid-funded facilities maintain access to residents during designated emergency periods when visitation is otherwise restricted. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Medicaid, Medicare<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"49\" class=\"ninja_table_row_49 nt_row_id_49\">\n            <td>2023<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Commonwealth Fund, 2023: Policy Options to Support Family Caregiving for Medicare Beneficiaries at Home\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/the-commonwealth-fund-2023-policy-options-to-support-family-caregiving-for-medicare-beneficiaries-at-home\">The Commonwealth Fund, 2023: Policy Options to Support Family Caregiving for Medicare Beneficiaries at Home<\/a><\/td><td>This report draws on caregiver surveys, focus groups, and expert interviews to illustrate the emotional, financial, and logistical burdens faced by family caregivers of Medicare beneficiaries.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs, Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Medicare, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"50\" class=\"ninja_table_row_50 nt_row_id_50\">\n            <td>2023<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"AARP: Valuing the Invaluable 2023 Update, Strengthening Supports for Family Caregivers\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/aarp-valuing-the-invaluable-2023-update-strengthening-supports-for-family-caregivers\">AARP: Valuing the Invaluable 2023 Update, Strengthening Supports for Family Caregivers<\/a><\/td><td>Report summarizes the current issues confronting family caregivers,\nattempts to \u201cmeasure\u201d the financial contribution they make, and\ndescribes recent federal and state initiatives to better serve family\ncaregivers.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers, Other, Training and Education, Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Caregiving Training, Expanded Family Medical Leave, Medicaid, Other, Protections Against Discrimination, Retirement\/Social Security, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"51\" class=\"ninja_table_row_51 nt_row_id_51\">\n            <td>2023<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Military and Veteran Caregiver Student Loan Relief Act of 2023\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/military-and-veteran-caregiver-student-loan-relief-act-of-2023\">Military and Veteran Caregiver Student Loan Relief Act of 2023<\/a><\/td><td>The bill provides student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for primary family caregivers of veterans.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Other<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"52\" class=\"ninja_table_row_52 nt_row_id_52\">\n            <td>2023<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/social-security-caregiver-credit-act-of-2023\">Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023<\/a><\/td><td>This bill amends Title II of the Social Security Act to allow individuals who leave work to serve as caregivers to earn Social Security benefits based on what would have been their wages, for up to five years.<\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Retirement\/Social Security<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"53\" class=\"ninja_table_row_53 nt_row_id_53\">\n            <td>2023<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/expanding-access-to-retirement-savings-for-caregivers-act\">Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) of 1986 to reduce the age for making catch-up contributions to retirement accounts for individuals who left the workforce to provide dependent care services.<\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Retirement\/Social Security<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"54\" class=\"ninja_table_row_54 nt_row_id_54\">\n            <td>2023<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/supporting-our-direct-care-workforce-and-family-caregivers-act\">Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set up a national technical assistance and grant program to support the direct care workforce and family caregivers.<\/td><td>Training and Education<\/td><td>Caregiver Training<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"55\" class=\"ninja_table_row_55 nt_row_id_55\">\n            <td>2023<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Support Our Services (S.O.S) Veterans Caregiver Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/support-our-services-s-o-s-veterans-caregiver-act\">Support Our Services (S.O.S) Veterans Caregiver Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill modernizes and streamlines the application and appeals process for the Department of Veterans Affairs\u2019 (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.  <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"56\" class=\"ninja_table_row_56 nt_row_id_56\">\n            <td>2023<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Home and Community-Based (HCBS) Access Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/home-and-community-based-hcbs-access-act\">Home and Community-Based (HCBS) Access Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill makes Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) a mandatory Medicaid benefit. It requires states to cover HCBS for individuals with functional impairment that is expected to last at least 90 days. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Medicaid<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"57\" class=\"ninja_table_row_57 nt_row_id_57\">\n            <td>2023<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Better Care Better Jobs Act*\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/better-care-better-jobs-act\">Better Care Better Jobs Act*<\/a><\/td><td>The bill makes Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) a mandatory Medicaid benefit. It requires states to cover HCBS for individuals with functional impairment that is expected to last at least 90 days. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Medicaid<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"58\" class=\"ninja_table_row_58 nt_row_id_58\">\n            <td>2022<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Administration for Community Living, 2022: National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/administration-for-community-living-2022-national-strategy-to-support-family-caregivers\">Administration for Community Living, 2022: National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers<\/a><\/td><td>Federal report to Congress outlining the issues family caregivers face.\nIt provides recommendations for policy and program changes at the\nfederal, state, local, and private sector levels to better meet the needs\nof family caregivers.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs, Financial Supports for Family Caregivers, Other, Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Caregiver Assessments, Expanded Family Medical Leave, Inclusion in Care Teams, Infrastructure, Medicaid, Medicare, Miscellaneous, Older Americans Act, Retirement\/Social Security, Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"59\" class=\"ninja_table_row_59 nt_row_id_59\">\n            <td>2022<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2022\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/protecting-family-caregivers-from-discrimination-act-of-2022\">Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2022<\/a><\/td><td>This bill prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on their family caregiving responsibilities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Protections Against Discrimination<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"60\" class=\"ninja_table_row_60 nt_row_id_60\">\n            <td>2021<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Center for Health Research & Transformation, 2021: Family Caregiver Support \u2014 State and Federal Policy and Programmatic Solutions\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/center-for-health-research-transformation-2021-family-caregiver-support-state-and-federal-policy-and-programmatic-solutions\">Center for Health Research & Transformation, 2021: Family Caregiver Support \u2014 State and Federal Policy and Programmatic Solutions<\/a><\/td><td>Policy brief describes trends in family caregiving and reviews six\ndifferent state and federal policy options to support family caregivers.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Expanded Family Medical Leave, Infrastructure, Retirement\/Social Security<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"61\" class=\"ninja_table_row_61 nt_row_id_61\">\n            <td>2021<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Expanding Small Employer Pooling Options for Paid Family Leave Act of 2021\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/expanding-small-employer-pooling-options-for-paid-family-leave-act-of-2021\">Expanding Small Employer Pooling Options for Paid Family Leave Act of 2021<\/a><\/td><td>This bill expands the pooling options for small employers offering paid family and medical leave.<\/td><td>Workplace Supports<\/td><td>Expanded Family Medical Leave<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"62\" class=\"ninja_table_row_62 nt_row_id_62\">\n            <td>2021<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/care-for-the-veteran-caregiver-act\">Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act<\/a><\/td><td>The bill provides transitional and permanent eligibility protections for family caregivers after a veteran\u2019s death.  <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"63\" class=\"ninja_table_row_63 nt_row_id_63\">\n            <td>2019<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"National Women\u2019s Law Center & Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality: A Tax Code for the Rest of Us \u2014 A Framework & Recommendations for Advancing Gender & Racial Equity Through Tax Credits\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/national-womens-law-center-georgetown-center-on-poverty-and-inequality-a-tax-code-for-the-rest-of-us-a-framework-recommendations-for-advancing-gender-racial-equity-through-ta\">National Women\u2019s Law Center & Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality: A Tax Code for the Rest of Us \u2014 A Framework & Recommendations for Advancing Gender & Racial Equity Through Tax Credits<\/a><\/td><td>Policy report documents the inequities of current tax code and direct spending programs. It highlights opportunities and challenges for advancing equity through refundable tax credits.<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Tax Credit\/Deduction for Caregiver Expenses<\/td><td>Policy and Advocacy Reports<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"64\" class=\"ninja_table_row_64 nt_row_id_64\">\n            <td>2019<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Supporting Family Caregivers Act of 2019\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/supporting-family-caregivers-act-of-2019\">Supporting Family Caregivers Act of 2019<\/a><\/td><td>This bill amends the Older Americans Act\u2019s National Caregiver Support Program to direct the Administration on Aging to provide technical assistance related to caregiver assessments. <\/td><td>Other<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Caregiver Assessments<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"65\" class=\"ninja_table_row_65 nt_row_id_65\">\n            <td>2019<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Supporting America\u2019s Caregivers and Families Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/supporting-americas-caregivers-and-families-act\">Supporting America\u2019s Caregivers and Families Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill amends the Older Americans Act (OAA) to strengthen caregiver assessment practices and establish a technical assistance center.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Older Americans Act<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"66\" class=\"ninja_table_row_66 nt_row_id_66\">\n            <td>2019<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Supporting Caregivers Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/supporting-caregivers-act\">Supporting Caregivers Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill promotes quality and best practices to support family caregivers and older related caregivers through the Older Americans Act\u2019s (OAA) National Caregiver Support Program. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Older Americans Act<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"67\" class=\"ninja_table_row_67 nt_row_id_67\">\n            <td>2019<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for contributions to the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving Trust Fund, and for other purposes.\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to-allow-for-contributions-to-the-alzheimers-research-and-caregiving-trust-fund-and-for-other-purposes\">To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for contributions to the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving Trust Fund, and for other purposes.<\/a><\/td><td>This bill creates a voluntary federal income tax write-off allowing taxpayers to contribute to a new \u201cAlzheimer\u2019s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund.\u201d The Trust Fund supports caregiver services and biomedical research. <\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Infrastructure<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"68\" class=\"ninja_table_row_68 nt_row_id_68\">\n            <td>2017<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion (CARE) for All Veterans Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/caregivers-access-and-responsible-expansion-care-for-all-veterans-act\">Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion (CARE) for All Veterans Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill expands eligibility\u202ffor\u202fthe\u202fFamily Caregiver Program\u202fof\u202fthe Department\u202fof\u202fVeterans Affairs to include members\u202fof\u202fthe Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill (or who aggravated an injury or illness) on active duty before September 11, 2001 (currently limited to service after September 11, 2001).<\/td><td>Financial Supports for Family Caregivers<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Caregiver Stipend\/Voucher\/Direct Pay<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"69\" class=\"ninja_table_row_69 nt_row_id_69\">\n            <td>2017<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/military-and-veteran-caregiver-services-improvement-act-of-2017\">Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017<\/a><\/td><td>This bill protects veterans and caregivers from losing benefits due to regulatory eligibility changes.<\/td><td>Expand\/Enhance Caregiver Programs<\/td><td>Bipartisan, Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program<\/td><td>Legislative Proposals<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"70\" class=\"ninja_table_row_70 nt_row_id_70\">\n            <td>2017<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Support Our Military Caregivers Act\" class=\"ninja_table_permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/exploreltssinitiatives.org\/staging\/4085\/support-our-military-caregivers-act\">Support Our Military Caregivers Act<\/a><\/td><td>This bill improves the appeals and review process for the VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP). 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