Notice2026-18727
Solicitation for Nominations To Serve on the Family Caregiving Advisory Council
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Published
September 14, 2026
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCommunity Living Administration
Abstract
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) seeks nominations for individuals to serve on the Family Caregiving Advisory Council.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 176 (Monday, September 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58127-58128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18727]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Solicitation for Nominations To Serve on the Family Caregiving
Advisory Council
AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, HHS.
ACTION: Notice of requests for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) seeks
nominations for individuals to serve on the Family Caregiving Advisory
Council.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m.,
Eastern on October 14, 2026 to be considered for appointment.
ADDRESSES: Nominations, including all requested information and
attachments, must be submitted electronically to:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b3e1f2fae0f69dded2dadff3d2d0df9ddbdbc09dd4dcc5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f5a7b4bca6b0db98949c99b5949699db9d9d86db929a83">[email protected]</span></a>. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for details about
the nomination process and instructions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kari Benson, (202) 401-4634,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ddfccc4dec8a3e0ece4e1cdeceee1a3e5e5fea3eae2fb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fcaebdb5afb9d2919d9590bc9d9f90d294948fd29b938a">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Family Caregiving Advisory Council (the
Advisory Council) is authorized under Section 4 of the Recognize,
Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017
(Pub. L. 115-119), commonly referred to as the ``RAISE Family
Caregivers Act.'' The Advisory Council studies and prepares findings,
conclusions, and makes recommendations to the Administrator of ACL/
Assistant Secretary for Aging on matters pertaining to: (a) Evidence-
based or promising practices and innovative models for the provision of
care by family caregivers or support for family caregivers; and (b)
Improving coordination across federal government programs. The Advisory
Council advises and provides recommendations to the Administrator on
recognizing and supporting family caregivers. The Advisory Council
consists of at least three ex officio federal members: The
Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (or the
Administrator's designee); the Administrator of the Administration for
Community Living (or the Administrator's designee who has experience
with both aging and disability); and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(or the Secretary's designee). Heads of other federal departments or
agencies (or their designees) also may be appointed as ex officio
members. In addition, the ACL Administrator will appoint a maximum of
fifteen non-federal voting members, with at least one from each of the
following constituencies: family caregivers; older adults who need
long-term services and supports; individuals with disabilities; health
care and social service providers; providers of long-term services and
supports; employers; paraprofessional workers; state and local
officials; accreditation bodies; veterans; and as appropriate, other
experts and advocates engaged in family caregiving.
Advisory Council Responsibilities: The Advisory Council's efforts
will build on the accomplishments of the previous council, whose term
expires in July 2026. In this regard, the Advisory Council may support
the information gathering for, and preparation of, updates to the
initial Report to Congress and the National Strategy to Support Family
Caregivers (the Strategy) including new developments, challenges,
opportunities, and solutions to better recognize and support family
caregivers.
The Advisory Council reports may focus on the development,
maintenance, and updating of the National Family Caregiving Strategy
and other topics as applicable. Reports may include a description of
the implementation of the actions recommended in the Strategy, and
subsequent updates. Reports will be provided to the Secretary,
Congress, and the state agencies responsible for carrying out family
caregiver programs.
The Advisory Council, or its individual members, may also be
engaged to author/co-author articles and other materials; engage with
print and electronic media; and deliver presentations, workshops,
webinars and other forms of educational opportunities designed to
highlight the Administration's commitment to supporting families and
family caregivers.
As needed, and where appropriate, this Advisory Council will
coordinate its efforts with those of the Advisory Council to Support
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Such coordination might include
joint meetings, presentations and other activities undertaken in
fulfillment of the requirements of the RAISE Act.
The Advisory Council will meet in person or virtually (via Zoom or
similar platform), at least three times each year, beginning in May
2027 (estimated). Council meetings will generally be held from 12:00-
5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. All meetings of the Council will be open to
the public, live streamed on Zoom or a similar platform, and recorded
for posting on the ACL website. Advisory Council members will be
expected to participate in at least one subcommittee, or working group,
which will meet, as needed, between Advisory Council meetings to
develop and review materials and conduct other activities related to
the Advisory Council's mission and purpose.
The completion of all the activities described is dependent upon
the continued availability of federal funding for the purposes of
carrying out the legislation.
Nomination Process: Any person or organization may nominate one or
more qualified individuals for membership. Current Advisory Council
members whose terms are expiring may also submit a nomination for
consideration. Terms are limited to two consecutive terms. Nomination
packages must include:
(1) A nomination letter not to exceed one (1) page that provides
ALL of the following information:
a. The reason(s) for nominating the individual;
b. The constituency being represented (from the list above; may be
more than one);
c. The nominee's particular, relevant experience and/or
professional expertise or lived experience;
d. Contact information for the nominee [name, title (if
applicable), address, phone, and email address]; and
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e. The nominee's resume (not to exceed two (2) pages) if the
nomination is based on their professional capacity or qualifications. A
resume is optional otherwise.
Nominees will be selected for appointment based on their
demonstrated knowledge, qualifications, and professional or personal
experience related to the purpose and scope of the Advisory Council.
Nominations that fail to include all the above information will not
receive consideration.
(2) Members will be appointed for a period not to exceed three
years. Members appointed to fill subsequent vacancies will serve for
the remainder of the current term of the Advisory Council.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 3030s note; Pub. L. 119-75, 140 Stat. 279.
Dated: September 9, 2026.
Richard Nicholls,
Deputy Administrator and Chief of Staff of the Administration for
Community Living.
[FR Doc. 2026-18727 Filed 9-11-26; 8:45 am]
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