HR 2560119th CongressIntroduced

Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareSocial Services

Standard Summary

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The Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 amends the Public Health Service Act to extend federal funding for respite care programs through fiscal years 2025-2029 and broadens caregiver eligibility by replacing 'unpaid adult' with 'unpaid individual' in statutory definitions, enhancing support systems for families managing chronic care needs.

Key Points

1Extends funding authorization for lifespan respite care programs from fiscal years 2020-2024 to 2025-2029 to ensure continuous federal support for caregiver relief services.
2Removes age restrictions for family caregivers by redefining them as 'unpaid individuals' instead of 'unpaid adults', explicitly including minor caregivers in program eligibility.
3Strengthens public health infrastructure by maintaining dedicated resources for temporary care services that support individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related conditions.

Impact Areas

Family caregivers including minors providing unpaid careIndividuals with disabilities or chronic health conditionsState and local respite care program administratorsPublic health agencies administering caregiver support services

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