Senators Markey, Collins Lead Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing November as National Family Caregivers Month

Washington (November 7, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Top Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) today introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing November as "National Family Caregivers Month." The resolution honors the 63 million Americans who provide a combined $600 billion in unpaid care to family members or loved ones facing illness, disability, or the natural progression of aging.

"Family caregivers are the unsung heroes of our health care system. Family caregivers, like my father was for my mother, work around the clock doing the physical, emotional, medical, and financial work to support their loved one's ability to remain in their homes and in their communities," said Senator Markey. "I am proud to lead the National Family Caregivers Month resolution alongside Senator Collins to recognize the contributions of family caregivers and acknowledge the work we have yet to accomplish for caregivers and their loved ones."

"Family caregivers show extraordinary compassion and devotion to their loved ones every day of the year, which is why it is important that we set aside this month to honor their admirable work," said Senator Collins. "Far too many of us know the pressures that come with caregiving. My own family has experienced the challenges of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's, and I have seen firsthand the strength and endurance that define so many of our nation's caregivers."

Joining Senators Markey and Collins as cosponsors of this resolution are Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Andy Kim (D-NJ).

In June, 2025, Senator Markey reintroduced the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act which would reauthorize OAA programs through fiscal year 2030 and make improvements to promote innovation and flexibility, strengthen program integrity, and better support family caregivers and direct care workers. In March, 2025, Senator Markey reintroduced the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (ABC) Act, legislation that would require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Social Security Administration (SSA), and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to review their eligibility, processes, procedures, forms, and communications to reduce the administrative burden on family caregivers.

The complete text of the resolution can be read HERE.

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