[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 480 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 480

   Recognizing November 2023 as ``National Family Caregivers Month''.


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                   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

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                               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
    Resolved, 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.
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