HR4086119th CongressWALLET

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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