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Strengthening the Care Economy: New Investments and Family Support

This bill emphasizes that the federal government should significantly expand and strengthen the care sector, aiming to improve citizens' quality of life. It includes investments in healthcare, education, childcare, and elder care, as well as support for care workers and unpaid caregivers. The goal is to ensure universal access to high-quality care services and improve working conditions in this sector.
Key points
Universal access to high-quality healthcare, including mental and reproductive care, free at the point of service.
Free, high-quality home and community-based services for older adults and people with disabilities, eliminating waiting lists.
Free, high-quality childcare and early childhood education, supporting child development and facilitating parental workforce participation.
Paid family and medical leave (at least 6 months with full wage replacement) and paid sick time for all workers.
Increased pay and benefits for care workers, ensuring their right to unionize and full labor protections.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1617
Sponsor: Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16]
Process start date: 2024-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Federal Government to dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1617.

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 2024-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Universal access to high-quality healthcare, including mental and reproductive care, free at the point of service.
  • Free, high-quality home and community-based services for older adults and people with disabilities, eliminating waiting lists.
  • Free, high-quality childcare and early childhood education, supporting child development and facilitating parental workforce participation.
  • Paid family and medical leave (at least 6 months with full wage replacement) and paid sick time for all workers.
  • Increased pay and benefits for care workers, ensuring their right to unionize and full labor protections.
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. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in House

Is this summary verified?

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

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

Health Family Labor Public Investments