Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act

Key Points

• This bill requires the government to add questions about caregiving to at least one major national survey. It focuses on people who provide unpaid help to both children and adults with health needs at the same time.
• The goal is to understand the "sandwich generation" of caregivers who look after kids while also helping elderly parents or disabled family members. Right now, the government does not have good data on how many people do this or what challenges they face.
• The new questions would appear on well-known surveys like the American Community Survey or the National Health Interview Survey within three years. Participation would be voluntary for anyone asked to answer the questions.
• By collecting this information, lawmakers hope to create better policies for workers and families. This could lead to new programs or laws that support people balancing jobs with heavy caregiving duties.

Impact Analysis

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