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National Caregiving Youth Week: Recognizing and Supporting Young Caregivers

The U.S. Congress supports designating National Caregiving Youth Week to raise awareness about children and adolescents under 18 who care for family members. This aims to increase public recognition and encourage support for this often overlooked group, who face challenges in education and mental health.
Key points
Designation of National Caregiving Youth Week (November 13-19) aims to raise awareness about young individuals caring for loved ones.
Emphasizes the urgent need for new research to better understand and support this population, who often lack access to adult caregiver resources.
Support for young caregivers can help them achieve academic and personal success, mitigating risks to their health and education.
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Print number: 118_HCONRES_77
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]
Process start date: 2023-11-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 13 through November 19, 2023, 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 118_HCONRES_77.

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 2023-11-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of National Caregiving Youth Week (November 13-19) aims to raise awareness about young individuals caring for loved ones.
  • Emphasizes the urgent need for new research to better understand and support this population, who often lack access to adult caregiver resources.
  • Support for young caregivers can help them achieve academic and personal success, mitigating risks to their health and education.
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-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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Family Health Education