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S4647Referred to Committee

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an income tax credit for eldercare expenses.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-01
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
Democrat · MN · Senator
Votes with party: 56.0% (323 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/K000367

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

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

  • Tina Smith (D-MN)Original· 2026-06-01

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 →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-06-01

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on FinanceReferred To · 2026-06-01

Plain-English Summary

The proposal would allow older adults and their families to claim a tax credit for money spent on eldercare services like adult day care, assisted living, or in-home care assistance. This tax break would reduce the amount of federal income tax owed by eligible people who pay for these services, making it more affordable for families to access care for aging relatives. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Finance Committee.

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