Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Min
Introduced
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.
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- 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.*
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Free caregiver training for autism and disabilities
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 behavior, and caregiver self-care. At least 25 groups in at least 15 States would receive grants, each at least $500,000 over five years. Grantees must set up a local stakeholder committee. Training would be free and could not replace Medicaid, private insurance, or IDEA services.
Five-year funding for caregiver training
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
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 national or regional meeting to share best practices. HHS would report to Congress within 6 months after the first grant and again by the end of FY2027.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Min
CA • D
Cosponsors
Craig
MN • D
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Meng
NY • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Fitzpatrick
PA • R
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Cuellar
TX • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Bacon
NE • R
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Salazar
FL • R
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Correa
CA • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Valadao
CA • R
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Krishnamoorthi
IL • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Gottheimer
NJ • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Malliotakis
NY • R
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
McIver
NJ • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Cohen
TN • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Hayes
CT • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Mannion
NY • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Kennedy (NY)
NY • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Tonko
NY • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Khanna
CA • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
McBride
DE • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Raskin
MD • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Budzinski
IL • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Garcia (CA)
CA • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Moulton
MA • D
Sponsored 6/24/2025
Tlaib
MI • D
Sponsored 6/24/2025
Cisneros
CA • D
Sponsored 7/16/2025
Castor (FL)
FL • D
Sponsored 8/8/2025
Matsui
CA • D
Sponsored 8/26/2025
Whitesides
CA • D
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Suozzi
NY • D
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Thanedar
MI • D
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Brownley
CA • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Pingree
ME • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Walkinshaw
VA • D
Sponsored 11/10/2025
Mackenzie
PA • R
Sponsored 1/16/2026
Grijalva
AZ • D
Sponsored 2/20/2026
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