United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

S 3230 — Family Caregiver Peer Support Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced November 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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Bill Text

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The bill adds a new section to the Older Americans Act of 1965 authorizing grants for developing in-person and virtual peer support programs for family caregivers.

  • 42 U.S.C. 3032c

    SEC. 415. PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). (2) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means-- (A) a State; (B) a nonprofit organization; (C) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)); (D) an aging and disability network entity; (E) a junior or community college (as defined in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(f))); (F) an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)); or (G) a Tribal organization (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)). (3) Family caregiver.--The term `family caregiver' has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act (42 U.S.C. 3030s note) and includes paid and unpaid family caregivers. (4) Immigrant.--The term `immigrant' has the meaning given the term `alien' in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)). (5) Peer support program.--The term `peer support program' includes a program, to assist family caregivers, that-- (A) is carried out with the best practices identified under section 373(e); (B) consists of activities of national significance described in or conducted under section 373(i); or (C) consists of activities described in or conducted under section 411(a)(11) or 417(a)(1)(F). (b) Grants.--The Secretary may make grants to eligible entities to develop or expand in-person and virtual peer support programs for family caregivers. (c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section may use the funds awarded through such grant-- (1) to develop or expand in-person and virtual peer support programs, including programs under which family caregivers assist other family caregivers with navigating administrative or financial forms, policies, and processes and provide emotional support; (2) to carry out workforce development, recruitment, and retention activities to train, recruit, and retain certified peer support specialists; and (3) to develop, expand, or improve virtual, peer, mental, and behavioral health support services for family caregivers carried out by the entity, including language access services, including translation and interpretation services for family caregivers-- (A) for whom English is not their primary language; or (B) who use American Sign Language. (d) Identification of Underserved Communities.--The Secretary shall identify regions and populations that are underserved with respect to peer support programs for family caregivers. (e) Priority.--In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that propose to serve or currently serve-- (1) underserved regions and populations identified under subsection (d); (2) low-income communities; (3) underserved racial and ethnic communities; (4) communities with a high number of immigrants; (5) communities with a high number of individuals for whom English is not their primary language; (6) the LGBTQ+ community; (7) family caregivers younger than age 35; or (8) family caregivers with a disability. (f) Outreach Program.--The Secretary shall conduct outreach to family caregivers to increase awareness about the availability of grants under this section. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

    This establishes a new section in the Older Americans Act that allows funding for peer support programs aimed at assisting family caregivers.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

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Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 3230?
S 3230 is sponsored by Markey, Edward J. (Democratic), Baldwin, Tammy (Democratic), and Kim, Andy (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3230?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced November 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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