U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB8792: Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act
Status: In committee, May 13, 2026
To require the collection of information on multigenerational caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To require the collection of information on multigenerational caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, May 13, 2026:
A BILL To require the collection of information on multigenerational caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act . SECTION 2. 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. SECTION 3. Data collection requirement on multigenerational caregivers (a) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the heads of relevant Federal statistical agencies, shall ensure that at least 1 major Federal population survey includes a question designed to identify individuals who provided regular unpaid care or assistance as a multigenerational caregiver within the previous 12 month period. (b) Flexibility The Secretary may …
Sponsors
- Chrissy Houlahan (D, HD-006) · primary sponsor
- Ro Khanna (D)
- Anna Luna (R, 13)
- Michael Turner (R, HD-010)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
Common questions
- What is HB8792?
- HB8792 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act.
- What does HB8792 do?
- In its own words: To require the collection of information on multigenerational caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB8792?
- In committee as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (May 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB8792?
- Chrissy Houlahan (D, HD-006), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB8792?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8792
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