Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8620

CARES Hotline Act

Caregiver Support: National Hotline for Developmental Disabilities

Apr 30·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

The CARES Hotline Act is currently in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce where it was sent on April 29, 2026. The bill is waiting for the committee to review it, but no further action has occurred since it was introduced. Most bills do not receive a vote at this stage, so it is unclear if this proposal will move forward.

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill has support from several members of Congress, it is in the very early stages of the legislative process. Most bills like this need to be part of a larger package to pass.

Key Points

This bill creates a new national hotline specifically for people who care for family members or others with developmental disabilities. The service would be free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through both phone calls and text messages.
The hotline would be staffed by trained professionals and peers who have personal experience with caregiving. They would provide emotional support, mental health help, and quick advice for caregivers facing difficult situations or burnout.
Beyond emotional support, the hotline would help caregivers find local, state, and federal resources. This includes help with adult services, programs for young people transitioning to adulthood, and in-home support services.
The government would spend 10 million dollars each year from 2027 to 2032 to run the hotline and keep a national database of resources updated. It also requires a public awareness campaign so families know the service exists.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Apr 30, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 30, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

CARES Hotline Act

Bill NumberHR 8620

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Data Sources

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D: 6

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