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Recognizing Care Workers' Vital Role and Designating April 2023 as Recognition Month

This Senate resolution symbolically recognizes the crucial role of care workers, including childcare providers and direct care staff, for family stability and the economy. It highlights that investment in this sector is vital, as low wages and high turnover threaten access to care, which enables millions of Americans to work and live with dignity. The document expresses support for designating April 2023 as Care Worker Recognition Month.
Key points
The resolution emphasizes that care workers (home and early education) are essential for enabling other citizens to participate in the workforce, directly impacting family financial stability.
It draws attention to serious industry issues, such as very low annual earnings (under $30,000) and high turnover, leading to staffing shortages and higher costs for taxpayers.
It notes that home care is significantly cheaper for the system ($26,000 annually) than institutional care ($90,000 annually), justifying investment in this infrastructure.
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Print number: 118_SRES_153
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-03-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution 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".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_153.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution emphasizes that care workers (home and early education) are essential for enabling other citizens to participate in the workforce, directly impacting family financial stability.
  • It draws attention to serious industry issues, such as very low annual earnings (under $30,000) and high turnover, leading to staffing shortages and higher costs for taxpayers.
  • It notes that home care is significantly cheaper for the system ($26,000 annually) than institutional care ($90,000 annually), justifying investment in this infrastructure.
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 Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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