Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026
Sponsored by Schneider, Bradley Scott (Democrat-IL-10) · House · Introduced Apr 23, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would amend Social Security to give caregivers credit toward their future Social Security benefits for up to five years spent caring for dependent relatives. Currently, people who leave the workforce to provide unpaid care receive no Social Security credit for that time, which reduces their eventual retirement benefits.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
Apr 23, 2026
In Committee
Apr 23, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Independent · IL-10
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