CARES Hotline Act

This bill would require the federal Secretary of Health and Human Services to run a national hotline for people who care for individuals with developmental disabilities, either directly or through a grant or contract with a nonprofit. The hotline would be toll-free, open 24 hours a day, offer voice and text support, and be staffed by trained workers and peer staff. It would refer callers to local, state, and federal services and keep a national database of resources. The bill would also require a public awareness campaign, yearly reports to Congress, and authorizes $10 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2032.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Robert Menendez Democrat sponsor
• 6 cosponsors