Bill · S. 3271· Senate(119-S-3271)
In-Home 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
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The In-Home CARE Act aims to support family caregivers through the authorization of competitive 3-year grants. These grants are intended to fund home visiting programs that provide assessments, education, and training to caregivers. The goal is to improve the ability of families to care for loved ones at home while reducing the need for hospital or institutional care. Eligible organizations, such as local governments or nonprofits, will conduct these services to address specific caregiver needs. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will oversee the program and coordinate with other agencies to avoid duplication.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically targets individuals with disabilities through caregiver education and home modification recommendations.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill funds home visiting programs that provide assessments and referrals to physical and mental health care.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill aims to allow individuals needing care to remain at home rather than moving to institutions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Home Care Capabilities: The bill intends to improve the ability of family caregivers to care for individuals in the home (Section 2).
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Reduced Institutionalization: By providing support, the act seeks to increase opportunities for individuals to remain at home and reduce or postpone the need for care in a hospital or institution (Section 2).
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Targeted Support through Assessments: Through "caregiver assessments," organizations can identify specific needs and barriers to help target support services appropriately (Section 3, subsection (b)(1)).
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Access to Specialized Training: Caregivers can receive education and training on essential tasks such as medication management, wound care, fall prevention, and nutrition (Section 3, subsection (d)(4)(B)).
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Resource Referrals: The program provides or refers caregivers to various local resources, including physical and mental health care, transportation, respite care, and legal assistance (Section 3, subsection (d)(5)).
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Mental Health and Quality of Life Improvements: The program aims to help caregivers manage stress, anxiety, and other behavioral health conditions (Section 3, subsection (d)(4)(B)(v)) and can be evaluated based on improvements in the quality of life for both caregivers and those receiving care (Section 3, subsection (h)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Grant Competition: Because grants are awarded on a competitive basis, not all eligible organizations will receive funding (Section 3, subsection (b)).
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Dependency on Grant Sustainability: There is a focus on organizations that can demonstrate their programs will be sustainable after grant funds are no longer provided, implying a risk that programs may end when funding ceases (Section 3, subsection (e)(5)).
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 People With Disabilities+6Good For Seniors+5Good For Veterans+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Improves Mental Health Access+5Increases Medicaid Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey