Bills · S 3230
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3230Social Welfare
Family Caregiver Peer Support Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenFamily caregivers often face significant emotional, physical, and financial stress, and many report feeling isolated. This bill matters because it aims to provide a formal way for caregivers to connect with and learn from others who understand their unique challenges through peer support programs. This kind of support can reduce stress, improve well-being, and help caregivers navigate complex care systems.
If this bill becomes law, more caregivers, especially those in communities that typically lack resources, could access crucial emotional support and practical advice, potentially improving their own health and the quality of care they provide. If it doesn't become law, the availability of these structured, funded peer support programs would remain limited, leaving many caregivers to continue struggling without specialized support networks.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to eligible organizations to create or expand peer support programs for family caregivers.
This establishes a dedicated federal funding stream to address a critical need for caregiver support.
PROVISION 02
Allows grant funds to be used for developing programs, training peer support specialists, and expanding virtual mental and behavioral health services, including language access.
This ensures comprehensive support for caregivers, covering both emotional and practical needs, and making services accessible to diverse populations.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes grant recipients that serve underserved regions and populations, including low-income communities, racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, young caregivers, and caregivers with disabilities.
This targets resources to communities that often face the greatest barriers to accessing support services.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $10,000,000 to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out these programs.
This provides specific funding to ensure the programs can be implemented and sustained over several years.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
51
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in Senate
NOV 20
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3230
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
Senate BillS 3230Social Welfare
Family Caregiver Peer Support Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
2
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