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Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4292| 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 permit certain unpaid family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA , addressing a gap in retirement savings for those with limited or no earned income. It establishes a new category of "qualified family caregivers" eligible for this benefit. To qualify, an individual must provide 500 or more hours of unpaid care annually for a child or an adult with special needs, including elderly individuals, while simultaneously engaging in fewer than 500 hours of paid employment. The caregiver must also be unemployed or severely underemployed, as determined by the Secretary. This provision, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, aims to improve the long-term financial stability of individuals dedicating significant time to caregiving.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5148
Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024
Apr 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8274
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5148
    Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024


  • April 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8274
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


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

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8274: Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026

Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4292| Senate 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit certain unpaid family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA , addressing a gap in retirement savings for those with limited or no earned income. It establishes a new category of "qualified family caregivers" eligible for this benefit. To qualify, an individual must provide 500 or more hours of unpaid care annually for a child or an adult with special needs, including elderly individuals, while simultaneously engaging in fewer than 500 hours of paid employment. The caregiver must also be unemployed or severely underemployed, as determined by the Secretary. This provision, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, aims to improve the long-term financial stability of individuals dedicating significant time to caregiving.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5148
Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024
Apr 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8274
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5148
    Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024


  • April 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8274
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


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

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8274: Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted