What does Preamble of Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act do?

This bill aims to require the collection of information on multigenerational caregiving. The collection of this information will occur within at least one major Federal population survey. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond the collection of multigenerational caregiving data.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act do?

This section outlines findings related to individuals providing unpaid care to both children and older adults in the United States. It identifies economic, health, and workforce challenges faced by these caregivers. The section notes that current federal data inadequately captures multigenerational caregiving responsibilities, especially across households. Improved data collection is considered beneficial for policymaking related to caregiving, labor force participation, and health outcomes. Major federal population surveys, such as those conducted by the Bureau of the Census and the National Center for Health Statistics, are suggested as appropriate tools for data collection.

What does DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENT ON MULTIGENERATIONAL CAREGIVERS. of Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act do?

This section requires the Secretary to ensure a major Federal population survey includes a question to identify multigenerational caregivers within 3 years. The question will be designed to identify individuals who provided regular unpaid care or assistance as a multigenerational caregiver within the previous 12 month period. The Secretary may modify the question for clarity, reliability, and respondent burden. The responsible Federal statistical agency will conduct cognitive and field testing before full implementation. A report will be submitted to Congress within 2 years after the question is included in a survey, evaluating data quality and usability.

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Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act

Last updated: 5/13/2026 · Introduced: 5/13/2026

Author: Andy Kim (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that a major federal population survey include a question to identify individuals providing unpaid care to both children and older adults within the past year.
The bill requires a report to Congress evaluating the quality and usability of the collected multigenerational caregiving data.
Federal agencies are directed to conduct testing and may modify the data collection question to ensure clarity and minimize respondent burden.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8792(In Committee)Official page

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