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.
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7333-7335)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 938 from the 118th Congress expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government has a duty to significantly expand and strengthen the care economy. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on December 20, 2024. The care economy generally refers to sectors and services related to caregiving, including child care, elder care, and support for people with disabilities. The resolution did not advance beyond committee and is currently classified as failed or expired. No full bill text or detailed legislative language is available, and no official summary was provided.
S.Res. 938 is a non-binding Senate resolution urging expanded federal support for the care economy, but it did not progress past committee and lacks detailed legislative provisions.
- The resolution expresses the Senate's view that the federal government should dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy.
- It was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on December 20, 2024.
- The resolution did not advance further and is currently listed as failed or expired.
['Caregivers and care recipients, including children, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities', 'Care economy sectors such as child care providers, elder care services, and disability support organizations', 'Federal agencies involved in health, education, labor, and social welfare policy']
['The resolution is non-binding and does not specify funding mechanisms or enforcement authority.', 'Lack of detailed legislative text limits clarity on implementation or oversight responsibilities.', 'No information on potential costs or budgetary impacts is available.']
The resolution was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It reflects ongoing legislative interest in the care economy and social welfare policy but did not receive further action or passage. No additional legislative history or debate records are provided.
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["If adopted or acted upon in the future, the resolution's call to expand the care economy could influence federal policy priorities and funding allocations in health, education, and labor sectors.", 'Heightened legislative focus on the care economy may encourage private sector and nonprofit organizations to increase services or advocacy efforts related to caregiving.']
The resolution lacks detailed legislative text, funding provisions, and enforceable mandates, limiting transparency about specific policy changes or implementation plans. Its non-binding nature means it serves primarily as a statement of Senate opinion rather than actionable law. Oversight considerations include monitoring whether future legislation builds on this resolution's goals with clear authority and budgetary details.
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