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National Caregiving Youth Week: Recognizing Children Caring for Family

The U.S. Congress supports designating a week in November as "National Caregiving Youth Week". This aims to raise awareness and recognize children and adolescents under 18 who care for ill or disabled family members, highlighting their challenges and need for support.
Key points
Designating a specific week to raise awareness about young people serving as family caregivers.
Recognizing young caregivers as an underserved and underrecognized population.
Encouraging educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to better understand the needs of young caregivers.
Supporting nationwide research initiatives focused on this group of children and adolescents.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HCONRES_114
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Process start date: 2022-11-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 13 through November 19, 2022, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or household members.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HCONRES_114.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating a specific week to raise awareness about young people serving as family caregivers.
  • Recognizing young caregivers as an underserved and underrecognized population.
  • Encouraging educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to better understand the needs of young caregivers.
  • Supporting nationwide research initiatives focused on this group of children and adolescents.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Family Education