S.4396

Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026

Introduced·4/27/26

Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026 proposes to credit caregivers with deemed wages for up to five years of service.

The Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026 aims to amend title II of the Social Security Act by crediting individuals who serve as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service. This bill seeks to bolster the economic prospects of unpaid caregivers and provide them with vital retirement security. It defines a "dependent relative" and a "qualifying month" and establishes rules and regulations to prevent fraud and abuse.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 27

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.