This legislation directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish grants for nonprofit organizations to provide practical support services for caregivers, including mental health resources, transportation assistance, meals, and other wellness supports.
Introduce legislation directing HHS to establish grants for nonprofit organizations that provide caregiver support services, including mental health resources, transportation assistance, meals, and other wellness supports.
Occurrences
highlight the introduction of the Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act, legislation designed to strengthen support for caregivers. The legislation directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish grants for
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler introduced Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act, legislation to establish a federal grant program to support the health, well-being, and retention of caregivers across the United States.
Evidence
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GovInfo lists H.R. 7911, Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act, with action: “Mr. Lawler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.” The full title directs HHS, through the Administration for Community Living, to award grants to nonprofit organizations for caregiver wellness programs.
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Lawler’s House office announced that he introduced Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act. It says the bill directs HHS to establish a grant program for nonprofit organizations promoting caregiver wellness, and lists eligible supports including meals, transportation to and from work, mental health services including PTSD supports, holistic wellness programs, and other supportive services.
Assessments
Lawler fulfilled the specific promise because the pledged action was to introduce legislation, not to secure enactment. Official congressional records show H.R. 7911, Dream's Caregiver Health and Wellness Act, was introduced by Rep. Michael Lawler on March 12, 2026 in the 119th Congress and referred to committee. Its title and office announcement match the promised substance: directing HHS, through the Administration for Community Living, to award grants to nonprofit organizations for caregiver wellness services including meals, transportation, mental health/PTSD support, wellness programs, and other supportive services. This occurred during his current House term, so timing is same_term.