Bills · HRES 898
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 898Families
Recognizing November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month".
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
5BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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- Non-binding
- Commemorative
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it highlights the vital, often unseen, role that family caregivers play in society and the healthcare system. Without these caregivers, many individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or those who are elderly would not receive the essential support they need. The resolution brings attention to the significant economic value of unpaid care (estimated at $600 billion annually) and the personal sacrifices caregivers make.
If this bill becomes law (as a resolution, it expresses the House's opinion), it reinforces the importance of family caregiving and encourages policymakers and the public to consider and implement supportive measures. If it doesn't pass, it means that the House of Representatives would not formally recognize November 2025 in this manner, potentially missing an opportunity to elevate the issue of caregiver support in national discourse and encourage concrete policy advancements. It keeps the issue front and center for future legislative action.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Formally recognizes November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month."
This elevates public awareness and acknowledges the vital role of family caregivers nationally.
PROVISION 02
Commends the 63 million family caregivers in the U.S. for their essential, unpaid care.
It publicly honors the dedication and contributions of millions of individuals often overlooked.
PROVISION 03
Encourages Federal agencies, States, and the private sector to implement and build upon the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers.
This drives continued action and progress on existing plans to assist caregivers.
PROVISION 04
Urges investment in specific policies like economic tax credits, paid family and medical leave, and respite care for caregivers.
It advocates for tangible support systems that can directly alleviate caregiver burdens.
PROVISION 05
Encourages all people in the United States to learn about family caregiving and support those providing care.
This promotes community engagement and a culture of support for caregivers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
14
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 3 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Submitted in House
NOV 20
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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 898
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House Res.HRES 898Families
Recognizing November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month".
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
