Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7911
Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act
Rep. Lawler Introduces the Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act to Support Caregivers
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It is considered active, but no future votes or hearings have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed at this time.
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill creates a new federal grant program run through the Administration for Community Living to fund nonprofit organizations that support caregiver wellness. The program targets burnout, mental health, and building support networks for people who care for seniors, individuals with disabilities, or those with chronic illness.
From policy text
“the Secretary will award grants to nonprofit organizations to carry out programs and activities intended to promote caregiver wellness, including by-- (1) strengthening caregiver retention and reducing burnout; (2) improving mental health and wellness for caregivers; (3) building a caregiver support network”
View in full text - The bill authorizes $250 million per year for five years (fiscal years 2027 through 2031), totaling $1.25 billion if fully funded. This money would go to nonprofits that apply and are selected by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
From policy text
“There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.”
View in full text - Grant money can be used to provide caregivers with meals, transportation to and from work, mental health services including PTSD support, and holistic wellness programs. The Secretary can also approve other services as needed.
From policy text
“A nonprofit organization that receives a grant under this section may use funds received through the grant to provide caregivers with-- (1) meals; (2) transportation to and from their place of work; (3) mental health services (including post-traumatic stress disorder services and supports); (4) holistic wellness programs”
View in full text - Nonprofits that receive grants must report to Congress annually on how they spent the money, who they served, and what measurable outcomes they achieved in caregiver wellness and retention.
- The bill defines 'caregiver' broadly to include anyone who provides care (paid or unpaid) to seniors, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or individuals with chronic illness who need supportive services. Note: the bill text appears to contain a typo, saying 'compensated or compensated' instead of 'compensated or uncompensated.'
From policy text
“the term ``caregiver'' means an individual who provides compensated or compensated care to a senior, an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability, or an individual with a chronic illness who needs supportive services.”
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act
Bill NumberHR 7911
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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