Search Results: keywords:"caregiver eligibility"

  • S. 5240 — To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to enhance direct certification under the school lunch program.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,768

    S. 5240, introduced in the Senate, seeks to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve direct certification for the school lunch program. The bill proposes changes to make it easier for children who live with caregivers, especially in low-income or Native American...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make it easier for kids who live with relatives or in special homes to get free or cheaper school lunches, even if they move to a new school. It also includes kids who have Medicaid, which helps pay for some of their doctor's visits, so they can get free lunches too.

  • S. 925 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for working family caregivers.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,047

    The bill, S. 925, known as the "Credit for Caring Act of 2025," proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to offer a tax credit to family caregivers. This tax credit would allow eligible caregivers to reduce their taxes by 30% of the expenses they paid over $2,000 for...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Credit for Caring Act of 2025" is a bill that wants to help people who take care of family members by giving them money back when they do their taxes, but not everyone can get it because there are certain rules about how much money you need to earn and what you can spend this money on.