In CommitteeFiled Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 30, 2026
Summary
The CARES Hotline Act would set up a nationwide, toll‑free, 24‑hour phone and text line that gives emotional support, information and referrals to caregivers of people with developmental disabilities. The hotline would be run by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, either directly or through grants to nonprofit organizations that can serve all states. It aims to help caregivers cope with stress and connect them to local, state and federal services.
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