Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 17, 2026.
Social Work: Recognizing Social Work Month
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. It is not yet scheduled for a vote and is considered to be moving slowly. There is no companion bill listed for this measure.
Legislative Progress
This is a non-controversial resolution that honors a specific profession. These types of measures usually receive broad support and pass quickly without much debate.
Key Points
- This resolution officially recognizes March 2026 as Social Work Month. It highlights the work of over 700,000 social workers who help Americans with mental health, housing, and finding jobs.
- The proposal honors social workers for their help in many different areas. This includes helping veterans get their benefits, supporting families during natural disasters, and working in schools to help students succeed.
- It points out that the country needs more social workers to handle the growing mental health crisis. While the number of social workers is growing, the resolution says more investment is needed to find and keep people in this career.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 17, 2026.
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