Bills · HRES 1192
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1192Labor and Employment
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Care Worker Recognition Month".
This resolution honors childcare and home care workers by designating a special month to recognize their essential role in the economy and their support for American families.AI-written
INTRO APR 20· LAST ACTION APR 20
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tl;dr
AI-writtenDesignates April 2026 as 'Care Worker Recognition Month' to honor childcare and home care workers while highlighting the need for better pay and support in the care industry.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWhile this resolution doesn't change any laws or provide new funding, it shines a spotlight on a 'care crisis' in the U.S. Many care workers earn less than $40,000 a year, leading to high turnover and long waiting lists for families. By formally recognizing these issues, Congress is acknowledging that the economy relies on these workers to function, which can be a first step toward future laws that might actually address pay and staffing shortages.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates April 2026 as 'Care Worker Recognition Month'
It creates a specific time for the government and the public to focus on the challenges and importance of the caregiving profession.
PROVISION 02
Formally recognizes that care work is a major driver of the U.S. economy
It acknowledges that without childcare and home care, many other workers would be forced to quit their jobs to stay home.
PROVISION 03
Highlights the wage gap and poverty levels among care workers
It puts on the record that one in six home care workers lives in poverty, framing low pay as a national issue that needs fixing.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 20
Submitted in House
APR 20
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1192
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 20, 2026
Last actionApr 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 20, 2026
House Res.HRES 1192Labor and Employment
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Care Worker Recognition Month".
This resolution honors childcare and home care workers by designating a special month to recognize their essential role in the economy and their support for American families.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 20, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 20, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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