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Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8274| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
Brittany Pettersen

Brittany Pettersen

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, creating a special rule that allows certain family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA. This provision aims to enhance the retirement security of individuals who dedicate substantial time to unpaid caregiving responsibilities. The changes would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026. A qualified family caregiver is defined as an individual who completes 500 or more hours as an unpaid family caregiver and fewer than 500 hours of paid employment during a taxable year. A family caregiver includes an unpaid family member, foster parent, or other unpaid adult who is unemployed or severely underemployed and provides in-home care for a child or an adult with special needs, including elderly adults requiring care due to age-related conditions. Caregiving tasks encompass assistance with daily living activities, household management, medication, and transportation, ensuring these individuals have an opportunity to save for retirement.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9765
Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9765
    Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8274| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, creating a special rule that allows certain family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA. This provision aims to enhance the retirement security of individuals who dedicate substantial time to unpaid caregiving responsibilities. The changes would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026. A qualified family caregiver is defined as an individual who completes 500 or more hours as an unpaid family caregiver and fewer than 500 hours of paid employment during a taxable year. A family caregiver includes an unpaid family member, foster parent, or other unpaid adult who is unemployed or severely underemployed and provides in-home care for a child or an adult with special needs, including elderly adults requiring care due to age-related conditions. Caregiving tasks encompass assistance with daily living activities, household management, medication, and transportation, ensuring these individuals have an opportunity to save for retirement.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9765
Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9765
    Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Brittany Pettersen

Brittany Pettersen

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted