Bill · H.Res. 898· House(119-HRES-898)
Recognizing November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month".
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Dwight Evans
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes November 2025 as ``National Family Caregivers Month.'' It commends the 63,000,000 family caregivers in the United States who provide essential care to loved ones and chosen family. The resolution encourages Federal agencies, States, and the private sector to build upon the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. Additionally, it urges investment in specific policies to support these caregivers. Finally, it encourages the public to learn more about family caregiving and support those providing care.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill urges investment in services to support the growing population of older adults.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill advocates for economic tax credits and support services to address financial strain.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The bill urges investment in home- and community-based services for those with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition and Commendation: The resolution recognizes November 2025 as ``National Family Caregivers Month'' and commends the 63,000,000 family caregivers in the U.S. for their essential care (Sections 1 and 2).
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Advocacy for Support Policies: The resolution urges investment in specific policies that could benefit caregivers, including economic tax credits, paid family and medical leave, respite care, home- and community-based services, and access to quality health care (Section 5).
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Implementation of National Strategy: It encourages Federal agencies, States, and the private sector to implement steps from the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (Section 3).
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Person-Centered Care Strategies: It encourages the use of policies and strategies that are person- and family-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Children+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+3Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Mental Health Access+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+3Increases Job Creation+1
- 11/20/2025
- Submitted in House
- 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.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia