# 119-hr-4086: Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025

119-hr-4086, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4086
- Congress: 119
- Title: Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-23
- Sponsor: Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 43
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-24

## Summary

**This bill would establish a federal Caregiver Skills Training Pilot Program administered by HRSA to fund evidence-based training for family caregivers of children aged 0–9 with autism or other developmental disabilities.** It focuses on improving child outcomes, caregiver well-being, and greater inclusion in family and community life. - Families and caregivers: Would receive no-cost, evidence-based training in communication, social engagement, daily living skills, behavior-response strategies, and caregiver coping for children aged 0–9 with autism or developmental delays. - Grant distribution: HRSA would award grants to not fewer than 25 eligible entities across at least 15 states. - Grant size and protections: Each grant must be at least $500,000 over five years and funds must supplement, not supplant, Medicaid, private insurance, or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act services. - Equity and partnerships: Grants must prioritize culturally and linguistically appropriate services and require coordination with community organizations, early intervention providers, schools, and health care payors to reach medically underserved communities. - Evaluation and sustainability: HRSA would run annual evaluations of child and caregiver outcomes, convene grantees, deliver an initial report within 6 months after the first award, and a final report by the end of FY2027 with recommendations. *Authorizes $10.0 million per year for fiscal years 2026–2030, totaling $50.0 million in authorized funds for the pilot, increasing potential federal spending if appropriated.*

## Cosponsors (43)

- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] (D-TX), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] (D-NY), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] (D-CA), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA), 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27] (D-CA), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] (D-NY), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA), 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] (D-AZ), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] (D-OR), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Free caregiver training for autism and disabilities: benefit, low. If enacted, this would create a HRSA pilot that gives free caregiver skills training. It would serve adult family caregivers of children ages 0–9 with autism or other developmental disabilities or delays. Training would cover communication, social skills, daily living, responses to challenging beha…
- Five-year funding for caregiver training: benefit, low. If enacted, this would authorize $10 million each year for FY2026–FY2030 to run the pilot. Congress would still need to appropriate the money. The funding would allow HRSA to award and support grants.
- HHS support and yearly reviews for pilot: benefit, low. If enacted, HHS, through HRSA, would help grantees run the pilot and plan for sustainability. Programs would be encouraged to reach medically underserved communities when possible. HHS would evaluate results each year, including child skills and caregiver improvements. HHS would hold at least one n…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-4086 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4086)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4086 (as of 2026-10-24).