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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".

USA119th CongressHRES-1192| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution recognizes the vital roles and contributions of care workers, including childcare providers and direct care professionals, in the United States, and expresses strong support for designating April 2026 as "Care Worker Recognition Month" to honor their essential services. These workers are crucial for fostering children's development and enabling older adults and people with disabilities to live independently, thereby supporting family caregivers' participation in the workforce and contributing significantly to economic growth. Despite their indispensable work, care workers often face substandard wages and poor working conditions, leading to high turnover and significant rates of poverty and food insecurity. With the aging population driving a rapidly increasing demand for home and community-based care, this sector is projected to create over 700,000 new jobs by 2034. Investing in care infrastructure is therefore essential to address staffing shortages, boost productivity, and ensure a stable workforce. Such investments also provide substantial cost savings compared to institutional care, ultimately promoting a more robust economy and better quality of life for care recipients. The resolution thanks and promotes the profession of care workers, acknowledging their high-value work and advocating for better recognition and support for this indispensable sector.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-303
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Care Worker Recognition Month".
Apr 20, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 20, 2026
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 from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-303
    Recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Care Worker Recognition Month".


  • April 20, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 20, 2026
    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.

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".

USA119th CongressHRES-1192| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
This resolution recognizes the vital roles and contributions of care workers, including childcare providers and direct care professionals, in the United States, and expresses strong support for designating April 2026 as "Care Worker Recognition Month" to honor their essential services. These workers are crucial for fostering children's development and enabling older adults and people with disabilities to live independently, thereby supporting family caregivers' participation in the workforce and contributing significantly to economic growth. Despite their indispensable work, care workers often face substandard wages and poor working conditions, leading to high turnover and significant rates of poverty and food insecurity. With the aging population driving a rapidly increasing demand for home and community-based care, this sector is projected to create over 700,000 new jobs by 2034. Investing in care infrastructure is therefore essential to address staffing shortages, boost productivity, and ensure a stable workforce. Such investments also provide substantial cost savings compared to institutional care, ultimately promoting a more robust economy and better quality of life for care recipients. The resolution thanks and promotes the profession of care workers, acknowledging their high-value work and advocating for better recognition and support for this indispensable sector.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-303
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Care Worker Recognition Month".
Apr 20, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 20, 2026
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 from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-303
    Recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Care Worker Recognition Month".


  • April 20, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 20, 2026
    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.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted