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Expanding Care Economy: Universal Healthcare, Childcare, and Paid Leave Mandate.

The Senate expresses its intent to dramatically expand the care economy, translating into tangible benefits for citizens. This includes pursuing universal, free healthcare and long-term care, as well as free childcare and early education. The proposal also mandates at least 6 months of paid family and medical leave and aims to raise the minimum wage for care workers.
Key points
Guarantee of 6 months of paid family and medical leave with full wage replacement and job protection.
Goal of achieving free, universal healthcare and long-term home-based care without income tests.
Raising wages and improving working conditions for care workers (substantially above $17/hour) and eliminating subminimum wages.
Investment in social infrastructure, including affordable housing, public transit, and safe schools.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_938
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-12-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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_SRES_938.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Guarantee of 6 months of paid family and medical leave with full wage replacement and job protection.
  • Goal of achieving free, universal healthcare and long-term home-based care without income tests.
  • Raising wages and improving working conditions for care workers (substantially above $17/hour) and eliminating subminimum wages.
  • Investment in social infrastructure, including affordable housing, public transit, and safe schools.
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. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

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.

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.

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