Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025

# Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 (HR 2560) **What It Does:** This bill would reauthorize and extend the Lifespan Respite Care program, a federal initiative that provides temporary relief care for family caregivers. "Respite care" means short-term assistance that allows primary caregivers to take a break while a trained substitute cares for their loved one. The program helps families caring for individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related conditions. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily benefits family caregivers—people who care for aging parents, disabled children, or relatives with serious health conditions—by giving them access to temporary care services. It also affects states and organizations that receive federal funding to operate respite care programs. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 2560 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY). Without additional information about specific funding amounts or program changes, this appears to be a straightforward reauthorization to continue existing federal support for respite care services.