Bill · S. 3231· Senate(119-S-3231)
Respite CARE Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Respite Care and Resources for Everyone Act, or the Respite CARE Act. It amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to focus on developing and expanding integrated caregiver support services for family caregivers. Under this legislation, the Assistant Secretary can provide grants to eligible entities like state or local agencies, nonprofits, and tribal organizations. These grants are used to provide respite care along with other supportive services in the same integrated setting. The bill also ensures that these services are accessible through assistive technology, translation services, and accessible formats like American Sign Language. Additionally, it outlines specific definitions for terms like child care provider, family caregiver, and health care provider.
Yes· 3 of 33
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
Older individuals and older relative caregivers directly benefit from expanded respite care programs.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The bill mandates accessible formats, assistive technology, and services compatible with American Sign Language.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
Retirees receiving informal in-home care will experience improved stability and caregiver support.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for family caregivers through grants: Under Section 2 (Section 415(a)), the bill allows the government to make grants to eligible groups to develop or expand integrated caregiver support services. This is a positive step because it provides respite care and other support services to family caregivers at the same time and in the same integrated setting.
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Making services accessible to everyone: Under Section 2 (Section 415(d)(2)), grant recipients must provide services in a way that is accessible to the caregiver or care recipient. This is a positive provision because it explicitly includes assistive technology, accessible languages, translation and interpretation services for non-native English speakers, and formats compatible with American Sign Language.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: Based strictly on the provided text of the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+6Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Women+4Good For Children+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Men+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For White Americans+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+4Improves Childcare Affordability+3Improves Gender Equality+2Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increase States Rights+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 11/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey