Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 10 through November 16, 2025, 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.

House Concurrent Resolution

H.Con.Res. 60

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 10 through November 16, 2025, 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.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lois Frankel

D - FL

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Families

Summary

This resolution supports designating November 10-16, 2025 as National Caregiving Youth Week to recognize the estimated 6 million children under 18 who serve as caregivers for family members with chronic illness, disability, or other health conditions. It calls for research, recognition, and support for this underserved population.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports designating November 10-16, 2025 as National Caregiving Youth Week to recognize the estimated 6 million children under 18 who serve as caregivers for family members with chronic illness, disability, or other health conditions. It calls for research, recognition, and support for this underserved population.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports designation of National Caregiving Youth Week
Recognizes over 6 million youth caregivers nationwide
Highlights that caregiving youth face challenges balancing care duties with education
Notes disproportionate impact on families of color and low-income families
Calls for inclusion of youth caregivers in state caregiver task forces

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Young caregivers would gain national recognition and visibility. Educators and healthcare providers would be encouraged to identify and support caregiving youth. Research funding could improve understanding of this population. Affected families would benefit from increased awareness of available resources.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Families

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

60, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 10 through November 16, 2025, 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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hconres-60