Recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Care Worker Recognition Month".
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Latest Action · April 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This resolution expresses House support for designating April 2026 as "Care Worker Recognition Month" to honor the contributions of childcare workers, home care workers, and early educators across the United States. The resolution recognizes that care workers provide essential services enabling children to develop and learn, allowing older adults and people with disabilities to live independently at home, and enabling other adults to participate in the workforce and pursue education. According to the resolution, care work is economically significant, with home care jobs projected to add more positions than any other occupation between 2024 and 2034, yet care workers earn median annual salaries below $40,000 with many experiencing poverty and food insecurity. The resolution emphasizes that investing in care infrastructure benefits the broader economy by reducing workforce shortages, lowering turnover costs, and enabling millions of families to maintain economic stability. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding or implementation requirements, as it simply calls for recognizing care workers and supporting the official designation of the recognition month.
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