Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act

The Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act requires the U.S. Census Bureau to add a specific question to major national surveys to identify people who provide unpaid care to both children and older adults. This new question will ask respondents if they have been helping family members who are under 18 or over 65 with health conditions or disabilities within the past year. Before the question is fully used, the government will test it to ensure it is clear and easy to answer, and all responses will remain voluntary. Once implemented, the collected data will be analyzed and reported to Congress to help improve policies related to caregiving, employment, and health.