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HR6735Referred to Committee

Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-16
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Mike Carey
Mike Carey
Republican · OH · Representative
Votes with party: 97.3% (547 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/C001126

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (4)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Judy Chu (D-CA-28)Original· 2025-12-16
  • Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA-7)· 2026-01-07
  • Jefferson Van Drew (D-NJ-2)· 2026-04-13
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)· 2026-04-15

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-12-16

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-12-16
  • House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-12-16

Previously

  • Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-16
  • Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-16

Plain-English Summary

The bill would expand Medicare coverage or benefits for family members and other unpaid caregivers who help elderly or disabled patients manage their health care needs. It likely aims to recognize and support the millions of Americans who provide essential care to loved ones by connecting them with Medicare resources, training, or financial assistance. The proposal has been sent to two congressional committees for review to determine how it would affect Medicare's budget and healthcare delivery.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health
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