Federal government must track multigenerational unpaid caregivers in national surveys
In committeeH.R. 8792Latest action
Sponsor: Chrissy Houlahan · Representative · PA
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Official title: Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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HR 8792 requires the federal government to add a survey question about unpaid multigenerational caregiving within three years.
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What does this do?
This bill tells the federal government to add at least one question about multigenerational caregiving to a major national survey, such as the American Community Survey or the Current Population Survey, within three years. The question must be tested first to make sure people understand it and that the answers are reliable. Answering is voluntary, and within two years of the question going live, the government must send a report to Congress and post it publicly online.
Who does it affect?
This affects Americans who are unpaid caregivers for people from more than one age group at the same time, such as someone caring for both a young child and an elderly parent. It also affects federal agencies responsible for running large national surveys.
Why does it matter?
Right now, policymakers have limited data on how many multigenerational caregivers exist, what they earn, or how their health is affected. Collecting this information could inform future decisions about workplace policy, health care, and family support.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 13, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · May 13, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.