A resolution recognizing November 2024 as "National Family Caregivers Month".

Bill: 118-sres-917
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2024-11-21
Policy area: Families
Latest action: action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6731)

Summaries:

tv_txt: II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 917 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 21, 2024 Mr. Casey (for himself and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing November 2024 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, 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 of all ages and to advocate for policies that support family caregivers: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes November 2024 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) recognizes the importance of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers as a roadmap to better support caregivers in the United States; and (4) 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.