H.R. 2965 — Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023
Congress Session: 118
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY-6]
Bill Introduced: 2023-04-27
Latest Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. [2023-05-05]
Bill Cosponsor(s):
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA-1]
Rep. Marcus Molinaro [R-NY-19]
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman [D-NJ-12]
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester [D-DE]
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL-8]
Bill Committee(s):
Bill Evidence Provision(s):
Builds Evidence
Bill Issue Area(s):
Health and well-being
Bill Description:
This legislation establishes a pilot program at the Health Resources and Services Administration to provide training for caregivers on improving the well-being of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities or delays.
Evidence provisions:
- Authorizes grants exclusively for "evidence-based caregiver skills training."
- Requires applicants document "experience delivering evidence-based caregiver skills training."
- Mandates annual agency evaluations with funding authorized to support these evaluation activities.
Where can I find this in the Bill?
Sec. 2(c), Sec. 2(e)(1), Secs. 2(i)(2); 2(j)(1)–(2); 2(l)
Last Updated: 2026-03-09