Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Federal Government to dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy.

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Agriculture, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill 118 HRES 1617, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Federal Government to dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy," is a resolution that highlights the importance of investing in and improving the care economy in the United States.

The resolution emphasizes the critical role that the care economy plays in supporting families, communities, and the overall well-being of society. It recognizes that the care economy encompasses a wide range of services, including childcare, eldercare, healthcare, and other forms of caregiving that are essential for individuals to thrive and succeed.

The resolution calls on the Federal Government to take significant steps to expand and strengthen the care economy, including increasing funding for programs and services that support caregivers, improving access to affordable and high-quality care services, and promoting policies that prioritize the needs of caregivers and care recipients. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1617 underscores the importance of recognizing and supporting the care economy as a vital component of the nation's infrastructure and calls for action to ensure that all individuals have access to the care and support they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.