Recognizing November 2024 as "National Family Caregivers Month".
HRES 1591 is a symbolic resolution recognizing November 2024 as "National Family Caregivers Month." It does not create new laws or provide funding but formally acknowledges the work of over 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S., who support loved ones with health needs. The resolution commends caregivers, encourages federal and state agencies to advance existing support policies (like tax credits and respite care), and urges broader community recognition - without imposing new requirements or changing current programs. As a ceremonial measure, it has no direct effect on legislation or affected individuals.
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Introduced Nov 21, 2024
Last action Nov 21, 2024
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Nov 21, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on Education and the 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.
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Nov 21, 2024
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Nov 21, 2024
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Jennifer A. Kiggans
RRepublican
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Jennifer L. McClellan
DDemocratic
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Lois Frankel
DDemocratic
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Madeleine Dean
DDemocratic
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Nikema Williams
DDemocratic
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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
DDemocratic
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Summer L. Lee
DDemocratic
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