Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act

Michael Lawler

Republican · NY · Representative

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No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-03-12

Source: Congress.gov

This bill would likely establish health and wellness programs or protections for people who work as caregivers, such as home health aides, nursing assistants, or family caregivers. The legislation probably aims to improve access to healthcare, mental health support, or other wellness benefits for this workforce, which often faces physical demands and limited access to employer-provided health coverage. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for consideration.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7911 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7911 To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living, to establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to nonprofit organizations to carry out programs and activities intended to promote caregiver wellness, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2026 Mr. Lawler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living, to establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to nonprofit organizations to carry out programs and activities intended to promote caregiver wellness, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Dream's Caregiver Health and Wellness Act''. SEC. 2. DREAM GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), shall establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to nonprofit organizations to carry out programs and activities intended to promote caregiver wellness, including by-- (1) strengthening caregiver retention and reducing burnout; (2) improving mental health and wellness for caregivers; (3) building a caregiver support network; (4) strengthening community cohesion among caregivers and grant recipients; and (5) sustaining the importance of layered, flexible, and sustainable caregiver supports that adapt to changing caregiver needs over time. (b) Application.--A nonprofit organization seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Use of Funds.--A nonprofit organization that receives a grant under this section may use funds received through the grant to provide caregivers with-- (1) meals; (2) transportation to and from their place of work; (3) mental health services (including post-traumatic stress disorder services and supports); (4) holistic wellness programs; and (5) any other services determined appropriate by the Secretary. (d) Reports.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the last day of the first year in which grants are awarded under this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report containing specifying-- (1) how each recipient used funds received through the grant; (2) the populations served by each recipient using such grant funds; and (3) any measurable outcomes achieved with respect to caregiver wellness and retention as a result of the award of such grants. (e) Caregiver Defined.--In this section, the term ``caregiver'' means an individual who provides compensated or compensated care to a senior, an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability, or an individual with a chronic illness who needs supportive services. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031. <all>

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