[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 209 (Thursday, December 11, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H5804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING FAMILY CAREGIVERS

  (Ms. BUDZINSKI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 48 million 
family caregivers in Illinois and across the country.
  One in six adults in Illinois are family caregivers. They are a 
critical part of our healthcare system, yet they often go unpaid and 
unacknowledged.
  Although caregiving is a full-time responsibility, more than 60 
percent of family caregivers also hold jobs outside of the home. On top 
of time, caregivers spend on average 26 percent of their income on out-
of-pocket care expenses.
  From that financial strain to the emotional burden that caregivers 
take on, we need to pass policies that improve the care economy for 
all. I especially acknowledge members of the sandwich generation, folks 
who take care of both their aging parents and their own children. 
Please know that we see you, and we appreciate you.
  Although National Family Caregivers Month was in November, let's 
recognize these everyday heroes every month of the year.

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