[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 4513 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4513
To require the collection of information on multigenerational
caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 13, 2026
Mr. Kim introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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A BILL
To require the collection of information on multigenerational
caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Multigenerational Caregiving Data
Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) A growing number of individuals in the United States
provide unpaid care to both children and older adults.
(2) These individuals face distinct economic, health, and
workforce challenges.
(3) Existing Federal data do not adequately capture
multigenerational caregiving responsibilities, particularly
when care is provided across households.
(4) Improved data collection would enhance policymaking
related to caregiving, labor force participation, and health
outcomes.
(5) Major Federal population surveys, including those
conducted by the Bureau of the Census and the National Center
for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, are appropriate instruments for collecting such
data.
SEC. 3. DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENT ON MULTIGENERATIONAL CAREGIVERS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the heads of relevant
Federal statistical agencies, shall ensure that at least 1 major
Federal population survey includes a question designed to identify
individuals who provided regular unpaid care or assistance as a
multigenerational caregiver within the previous 12 month period.
(b) Flexibility.--The Secretary may modify the wording, response
categories, or placement of the question required under this section as
necessary to--
(1) ensure clarity and reliability of responses;
(2) minimize respondent burden; and
(3) maintain consistency with the methodology of the
selected survey.
(c) Testing.--Before full implementation of the question required
under this section, the responsible Federal statistical agency shall
conduct--
(1) cognitive testing; and
(2) field testing, as appropriate.
(d) Voluntary Response.--Any response to the question required
under this section shall be voluntary.
(e) Report; Publication.--
(1) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which
the question required under this section is included in a major
Federal population survey, the Secretary shall submit to
Congress a report on the implementation of the question that--
(A) evaluates data quality and usability;
(B) assesses respondent burden and response rates;
(C) identifies which survey or surveys included the
question; and
(D) provides recommendations for expanding,
modifying, or discontinuing the question.
(2) Publication.--The Secretary shall publish the report
submitted under paragraph (1) on the public website of the
Department of Commerce.
(f) Definitions.--In this Act:
(1) Major federal population survey.--The term ``major
Federal population survey'' means a nationally representative
survey of individuals or households conducted by a Federal
statistical agency, including--
(A) the American Community Survey;
(B) the Current Population Survey;
(C) the National Health Interview Survey; or
(D) any successor or similar survey designated by
the Secretary.
(2) Multigenerational caregiver.--
(A) In general.--The term ``multigenerational
caregiver'' means an individual who provides unpaid
care or assistance--
(i) to at least 1 individual who is
described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of
subparagraph (B); and
(ii) to at least 1 individual who is
described in a clause of subparagraph (B) other
than the clause describing the individual
referred to in clause (i) of this subparagraph.
(B) Demographic categories.--The individuals
referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A)
are the following:
(i) A child who is less than 18 years of
age.
(ii) An adult who is not less than 18 years
of age and less than 65 years of age and who
has a health condition or disability.
(iii) An adult who is not less than 65
years of age and who has a health condition or
disability.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Commerce.
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