S3295Referred to Committee

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-02
Introduced
1
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Sponsor

Peter Welch
Peter Welch
Democrat · VT · Senator
Votes with party: 82.9% (808 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2025-12-02

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would create a tax credit for adults who provide unpaid care for aging or disabled family members, allowing them to reduce their taxes based on caregiving expenses or time spent caring for relatives. The credit would help offset the financial burden on working-age people who take on caregiving responsibilities while potentially reducing their own income or career opportunities. The proposal affects millions of American families who juggle employment with caring for elderly parents or disabled relatives.

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