To require the collection of information on multigenerational caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8792 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8792 To require the collection of information on multigenerational caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2026 Ms. Houlahan (for herself, Mr. Khanna, Mrs. Luna, and Mr. Turner of Ohio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the collection of information on multigenerational caregiving in at least one major Federal population survey, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act''. SEC. 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. SEC. 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 rele