H.Res. 1591

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1591 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1591

Recognizing November 2024 as ``National Family Caregivers Month''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 21, 2024

Mr. Evans (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Ms. 
Lois Frankel of Florida, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, Ms. Dean of 
Pennsylvania, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Ms. Williams of Georgia, Mrs. 
Cherfilus-McCormick, and Ms. Norton) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 
and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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RESOLUTION

Recognizing November 2024 as ``National Family Caregivers Month''.

Whereas, in 2020, over 53,000,000 family caregivers in the United States provide 
essential care to millions of people each year, providing unpaid care 
worth an estimated $600,000,000,000 annually;
Whereas family caregivers play a vital role in the health care system of the 
United States, supporting loved ones who have chronic illnesses, 
disabilities, and are aging;
Whereas family caregivers, who are disproportionately women of color and include 
grandparents who care for children when parents are unable to do so, 
often face significant challenges including financial strain, physical 
and emotional exhaustion, and social isolation;
Whereas the number of family caregivers is projected to rapidly increase due to 
growing populations of older adults and people with disabilities, the 
long-standing shortage of direct care workers, and the lack of 
affordable, accessible child care for children with disabilities; and
Whereas ``National Family Caregivers Month'' is an opportunity to recognize and 
appreciate the contributions of family caregivers of all ages and to 
advocate for policies that support family caregivers: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes ``National Family Caregivers Month'';
(2) commends the over 53,000,000 family caregivers in the 
United States who provide essential care to their loved ones 
and chosen family each day;
(3) encourages Federal agencies, States, and the private 
sector to swiftly implement the remaining steps and build upon 
the current progress of the steps described in the 2022 
National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers;
(4) encourages policies and strategies to support family 
caregivers as person- and family- centered, trauma-informed, 
and culturally appropriate;
(5) urges investment in policies that support family 
caregivers, including--
(A) economic tax credits;
(B) paid family and medical leave;
(C) respite care;
(D) home and community-based services; and
(E) access to quality health care; and
(6) encourages all people of the United States to learn 
more about family caregiving and to support their loved ones 
and neighbors who are providing care.
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