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Recognizing November 2024 as National Family Caregivers Month

Original title: Recognizing November 2024 as "National Family Caregivers Month".

Record date · November 21, 2024

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed

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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.

Why it matters

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

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Family caregivers

The resolution recognizes their role and advocates for policies that would impact their access to tax credits, leave, and care services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide direct funding to caregivers?
No. This is a resolution that expresses the sense of the House and encourages future policy investments; it does not allocate specific funds or create new laws.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

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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.

Connected Entities

Norton, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia and 9 more
PersonNorton“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonMr. Fitzpatrick“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonMrs. Kiggans of Virginia“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body considering the resolution”Map →
locationUnited States“The country where family caregivers reside”Map →
PersonBishop of Georgia“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonLois Frankel of Florida“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonMs. Lee of Pennsylvania“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonEvans“Lead sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonMs. Dean of Pennsylvania“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonMs. Williams of Georgia“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonCherfilus-McCormick“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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