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Read. Follow. Verify.Recognizing November 2024 as National Family Caregivers Month
Record date · November 21, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This resolution formally designates November 2024 as 'National Family Caregivers Month' to honor the contributions of unpaid caregivers in the United States. It encourages federal and state agencies to implement the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers and urges investment in support policies like paid leave and tax credits.
This resolution serves as a formal policy statement that encourages federal, state, and private sector investment in support systems for over 53 million unpaid family caregivers, who provide an estimated $600 billion in care annually.
Who It Would Affect
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Family caregivers
The resolution recognizes their role and advocates for policies that would impact their access to tax credits, leave, and care services.
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Focus on 2022 Strategy
The resolution explicitly ties its policy recommendations to the implementation of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, signaling a push for executive branch follow-through.
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