Findings

Congress finds the following: (1) A growing number of individuals in the United States provide unpaid care to both children and older adults. (2) These individuals face distinct economic, health, and workforce challenges. (3) Existing Federal data do not adequately capture multigenerational caregiving responsibilities, particularly when care is provided across households. (4) Improved data collection would enhance policymaking related to caregiving, labor force participation, and health outcomes. (5) Major Federal population surveys, including those conducted by the Bureau of the Census and the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are appropriate instruments for collecting such data.