H.R. 8792

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8792 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8792

To require the collection of information on multigenerational 
caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for 
other purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 13, 2026

Ms. Houlahan (for herself, Mr. Khanna, Mrs. Luna, and Mr. Turner of 
Ohio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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A BILL

To require the collection of information on multigenerational 
caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for 
other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Multigenerational Caregiving Data 
Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:
(1) A growing number of individuals in the United States 
provide unpaid care to both children and older adults.
(2) These individuals face distinct economic, health, and 
workforce challenges.
(3) Existing Federal data do not adequately capture 
multigenerational caregiving responsibilities, particularly 
when care is provided across households.
(4) Improved data collection would enhance policymaking 
related to caregiving, labor force participation, and health 
outcomes.
(5) Major Federal population surveys, including those 
conducted by the Bureau of the Census and the National Center 
for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, are appropriate instruments for collecting such 
data.

SEC. 3. DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENT ON MULTIGENERATIONAL CAREGIVERS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the heads of relevant 
Federal statistical agencies, shall ensure that at least 1 major 
Federal population survey includes a question designed to identify 
individuals who provided regular unpaid care or assistance as a 
multigenerational caregiver within the previous 12 month period.
(b) Flexibility.--The Secretary may modify the wording, response 
categories, or placement of the question required under this section as 
necessary to--
(1) ensure clarity and reliability of responses;
(2) minimize respondent burden; and
(3) maintain consistency with the methodology of the 
selected survey.
(c) Testing.--Before full implementation of the question required 
under this section, the responsible Federal statistical agency shall 
conduct--
(1) cognitive testing; and
(2) field testing, as appropriate.
(d) Voluntary Response.--Any response to the question required 
under this section shall be voluntary.
(e) Report; Publication.--
(1) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which 
the question required under this section is included in a major 
Federal population survey, the Secretary shall submit to 
Congress a report on the implementation of the question that--
(A) evaluates data quality and usability;
(B) assesses respondent burden and response rates;
(C) identifies which survey or surveys included the 
question; and
(D) provides recommendations for expanding, 
modifying, or discontinuing the question.
(2) Publication.--The Secretary shall publish the report 
submitted under paragraph (1) on the public website of the 
Department of Commerce.
(f) Definitions.--In this Act:
(1) Major federal population survey.--The term ``major 
Federal population survey'' means a nationally representative 
survey of individuals or households conducted by a Federal 
statistical agency, including--
(A) the American Community Survey;
(B) the Current Population Survey;
(C) the National Health Interview Survey; or
(D) any successor or similar survey designated by 
the Secretary.
(2) Multigenerational caregiver.--
(A) In general.--The term ``multigenerational 
caregiver'' means an individual who provides unpaid 
care or assistance--
(i) to at least 1 individual who is 
described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of 
subparagraph (B); and
(ii) to at least 1 individual who is 
described in a clause of subparagraph (B) other 
than the clause describing the individual 
referred to in clause (i) of this subparagraph.
(B) Demographic categories.--The individuals 
referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) 
are the following:
(i) A child who is less than 18 years of 
age.
(ii) An adult who is not less than 18 years 
of age and less than 65 years of age and who 
has a health condition or disability.
(iii) An adult who is not less than 65 
years of age and who has a health condition or 
disability.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
of Commerce.
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