To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.

House Bill

H.R. 7610

119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

D - MI

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would create a new tax credit for adults who take care of their aging or disabled parents. The credit aims to provide financial relief to the millions of Americans balancing work responsibilities with caring for elderly family members, helping offset costs like medical expenses, transportation, and lost wages from reduced work hours.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.

This bill would create a new tax credit for adults who take care of their aging or disabled parents. The credit aims to provide financial relief to the millions of Americans balancing work responsibilities with caring for elderly family members, helping offset

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This bill would create a new tax credit for adults who take care of their aging or disabled parents. The credit aims to provide financial relief to the millions of Americans balancing work responsibilities with caring for elderly family members, helping offset costs like medical expenses, transportation, and lost wages from reduced work hours.

Bill Number: 7610
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.
Bill Number: 7610
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would create a new tax credit for adults who take care of their aging or disabled parents. The credit aims to provide financial relief to the millions of Americans balancing work responsibilities with caring for elderly family members, helping offset costs like medical expenses, transporta

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a new tax credit for adults who take care of their aging or disabled parents. The credit aims to provide financial relief to the millions of Americans balancing work responsibilities with caring for elderly family members, helping offset costs like medical expenses, transportation, and lost wages from reduced work hours.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a federal tax credit specifically for adults providing care to their elderly or disabled parents
Could help reduce the financial burden on the 'sandwich generation' - people caring for both children and aging parents simultaneously
Addresses the growing need for elder care support as America's population ages and caregiving costs continue to rise
Would be added to the Internal Revenue Code, making it a permanent part of the tax system rather than a temporary program

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit middle-aged Americans who are caring for elderly parents while often managing their own households and careers. An estimated 53 million Americans currently serve as family caregivers, many facing significant financial strain from medical bills, home modifications, and reduced work hours. By providing tax relief, this legislation could help these caregivers maintain their own financial stability while ensuring their parents receive needed care at home rather than in more expensive institutional settings.

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Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7610, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7610

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