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Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4291| Senate 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain family caregivers to make additional catch-up contributions to their retirement plans and IRAs. It establishes a new category of eligibility for these contributions, defining a "qualified family caregiver" as an individual who provides at least 500 hours of unpaid care annually while working fewer than 500 paid hours. This caregiver status is limited to a total of five taxable years and applies to unpaid family members, foster parents, or other adults who are unemployed or severely underemployed and provide in-home care for children or adults with special needs. Caregiving tasks include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and transportation. Employer plans can rely on an individual's written self-certification for this status. Qualified family caregivers would be treated similarly to individuals aged 60-63 for determining the applicable dollar amount for catch-up contributions to employer-sponsored plans and IRAs. This legislation aims to support caregivers by enhancing their ability to save for retirement, with these amendments taking effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5149
Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2024
Apr 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8273
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1741-1742)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5149
    Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2024


  • April 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8273
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • April 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1741-1742)

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8273: Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026

Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4291| Senate 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain family caregivers to make additional catch-up contributions to their retirement plans and IRAs. It establishes a new category of eligibility for these contributions, defining a "qualified family caregiver" as an individual who provides at least 500 hours of unpaid care annually while working fewer than 500 paid hours. This caregiver status is limited to a total of five taxable years and applies to unpaid family members, foster parents, or other adults who are unemployed or severely underemployed and provide in-home care for children or adults with special needs. Caregiving tasks include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and transportation. Employer plans can rely on an individual's written self-certification for this status. Qualified family caregivers would be treated similarly to individuals aged 60-63 for determining the applicable dollar amount for catch-up contributions to employer-sponsored plans and IRAs. This legislation aims to support caregivers by enhancing their ability to save for retirement, with these amendments taking effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5149
Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2024
Apr 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8273
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1741-1742)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5149
    Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2024


  • April 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8273
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • April 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1741-1742)
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8273: Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted