A resolution recognizing November 2023 as "National Family Caregivers Month".

Bill: 118-sres-480
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2023-11-30
Policy area: Families
Latest action: action_date: 2023-11-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5695)

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-11-30
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution recognizes National Family Caregivers Month.</p>

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 480 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2023 Mr. Casey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing November 2023 as National Family Caregivers Month .

Whereas, in 2020, 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 healthcare 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, often face significant challenges including financial strain, physical and emotional exhaustion, and social isolation; and Whereas National Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions of family caregivers and to advocate for policies that support family caregivers: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes November 2023 as National Family Caregivers Month ; (2) commends the 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 steps described in the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers; (4) 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 healthcare; and (5) 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.