United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HR 8490 — Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Summary

The Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026 aims to provide additional benefits for individuals who take time off work to care for family members. By allowing these caregivers to earn credits toward their Social Security benefits, the bill helps ensure they are financially supported during and after their caregiving duties.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

543 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8490 do?
The Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026 aims to provide additional benefits for individuals who take time off work to care for family members. By allowing these caregivers to earn credits toward their Social Security benefits, the bill helps ensure they are financially supported during and after their caregiving duties.
Who sponsors HR 8490?
HR 8490 is sponsored by Meng, Grace (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Pingree, Chellie (Democratic), and Schneider, Bradley Scott (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8490?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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