[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5695]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 480--RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2023 AS ``NATIONAL FAMILY 
                           CAREGIVERS MONTH''

  Mr. CASEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:

                              S. Res. 480

       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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