Increase federal funding and support for research into new technologies and services that help family caregivers.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Family Caregiving Research and Innovation Act?
The Family Caregiving Research and Innovation Act is currently S. 3232, which has been in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions since March 18, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move this bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. No progress has occurred on this bill since March 18, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Family Caregiving Research and Innovation Act (S. 3232 (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 S. 4732 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4732 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Edward Markey (D-MA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.