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CARES Hotline Act

5/7/2026, 9:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8620

This bill, designated as H.R. 8620 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 30, 2026, aims to amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to create a hotline tailored for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. The specific provisions and additional purposes of the bill are not provided in the context.

Current Status of Bill HR 8620

Bill HR 8620 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8620 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026.  Bill HR 8620's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of April 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8620

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8620

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8620

To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to establish a hotline for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities, and for other purposes.
To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to establish a hotline for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities, and for other purposes.

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