Allow family caregivers to make retirement contributions based on the time they spend caring for relatives.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026?
As of April 13, 2026, the Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026 is under review by the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance. The House and Senate committees must hold a vote to advance these bills, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. This lack of committee movement is the primary barrier to progress for this proposal.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026 (H.R. 8274 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9765 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9765 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5148 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5148 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
