H.Res. 1149

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1149 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1149

Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social 
Work Day on March 17, 2026.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 30, 2026

Ms. Garcia of Texas (for herself, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Scholten, 
Ms. Barragan, Ms. Norton, Mr. Figures, Mr. Tonko, and Mr. Davis of 
Illinois) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Workforce

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RESOLUTION

Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social 
Work Day on March 17, 2026.

Whereas the Nation's 728,000 social workers are an essential workforce that 
promotes the health and well-being of Americans in communities across 
the country every day;
Whereas social workers are leaders in addressing the influence of social 
determinants of health such as housing, employment, education, and 
transportation on individual and communal health and well-being;
Whereas social workers pursue social justice as part of their code of ethics and 
have been a leading voice in social change movements for over a century, 
combating discrimination in all its forms and promoting voting rights, a 
livable wage, workplace safety, social safety net programs that help 
alleviate poverty, hunger, and homelessness, and the rights of people 
with disabilities;
Whereas social workers support individuals and communities in a wide range of 
settings including hospitals, health and behavioral health care 
facilities, nursing homes, community centers, Veterans Affairs clinics, 
schools, child welfare agencies, law enforcement agencies, disaster 
relief agencies, correctional institutions, and private practice 
settings;
Whereas social workers work in all levels of government to advance the promise 
of America and the health and well-being of Americans;
Whereas social workers are one of the largest providers of mental health, 
behavioral health, and social care services in the United States, 
working daily to help thousands of Americans overcome mental illnesses 
such as depression and anxiety, and meet basic needs;
Whereas social workers are on the frontlines of the Nation's addiction crisis, 
helping people get the treatment they need and prevail over substance 
use disorders;
Whereas social workers play a vital role in--

(1) helping America's veterans and their families access benefits, 
secure housing, and cope with stress and post-traumatic stress disorder;

(2) promoting the health, well-being, and dignity of older adults and 
their ability to live safely and securely in their own homes and 
communities; and

(3) supporting the millions of family caregivers across the country who 
are caring for loved ones in need of assistance;

Whereas social workers are a vital source of assistance, comfort, and support 
for individuals and families coping with illness, dying, death, and 
grief;
Whereas social workers play a vital role in helping individuals, families, and 
communities rebuild their lives and neighborhoods after natural 
disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes, and extreme heat;
Whereas social workers play a vital role in promoting infant and maternal health 
and in keeping children and families safe from interpersonal violence;
Whereas social workers support students and collaborate with parents, teachers, 
school boards, and community agencies to promote student success in 
schools across the country;
Whereas social workers are a critical source of information, services, and 
support in the Nation's rural communities;
Whereas social workers served on the frontlines of the COVID-19 public health 
emergency, delivering behavioral health services and helping 
individuals, families, and communities cope with the devastating loss of 
life, jobs, and safety during the pandemic;
Whereas this year's Social Work Month theme, ``Social Work: Compassion + 
Action'', embodies the fact that social workers go through years of 
education and training, so they have the skills and expertise to 
transform their care for others into action that brings positive 
results;
Whereas social workers enter the profession because they have a strong desire to 
help empower individuals, families, communities, and the Nation to 
overcome issues that prevent them from reaching their full potential;
Whereas social workers are essential to community well-being;
Whereas, as practitioners, social workers are trained to help people address 
personal and systemic barriers to optimal living;
Whereas social workers are employed to effect positive change in individuals, 
families, groups, and entire communities;
Whereas social workers advocate for equal rights for all;
Whereas the social work profession is one of the fastest growing professions in 
the United States, with more than 800,000 people expected to be employed 
as social workers by 2033, but the social worker workforce is still not 
large enough to meet the demand in the face of the growing mental health 
crisis in the United States;
Whereas there is a need to make a meaningful investment in recruitment and 
retention of the social work profession; and
Whereas social workers are ethically bound to work throughout society to meet 
people where they are and help empower people and society to reach the 
goals they wish to attain: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and 
World Social Work Day;
(2) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the 
millions of social workers who have advanced individual, 
family, community, and the Nation's health and well-being since 
the dawn of the social work profession;
(3) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and 
groups who promote the importance of social work and observe 
Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; and
(4) encourages individuals to engage in appropriate 
ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the 
integral role that social workers play in building a more 
perfect Union.
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