Sylvia Garcia (D-TX)
Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 18, 2025.
A Democratic resolution with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 18, 2025. It recognizes the contributions of the millions of social workers who promote the health and well-being of Americans. The text highlights how social workers address social determinants of health and advocate for social justice. It also notes their vital role in assisting veterans, older adults, and families dealing with crises. Finally, the resolution encourages the House of Representatives to acknowledge these efforts and promotes further awareness of the profession.
Yes· 3 of 21
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
Social workers are recognized for supporting child welfare and keeping families safe.
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Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The resolution highlights how social workers support the dignity and safety of older adults.
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Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Social workers are noted for helping alleviate poverty and providing social safety nets.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Social Workers: The resolution recognizes with gratitude the contributions of social workers to individual, family, community, and the Nation's health and well-being (Resolution Section 2).
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Support for Veterans: Social workers help America's veterans and their families access benefits, secure housing, and cope with stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (Whereas Clause 1).
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Support for Older Adults: Social workers promote the health, well-being, and dignity of older adults and their ability to live safely and securely in their own homes and communities (Whereas Clause 2).
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Support for Caregivers: Social workers support the millions of family caregivers across the country who are caring for loved ones in need of assistance (Whereas Clause 3).
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Disaster Recovery: Social workers play a vital role in helping individuals, families, and communities rebuild their lives and neighborhoods after natural disasters (Whereas Clause 11).
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Educational Success: Social workers support students and collaborate with various community members to promote student success in schools (Whereas Clause 13).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Social workers are recognized for supporting child welfare and keeping families safe. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Social workers are noted for helping alleviate poverty and providing social safety nets. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges social workers' work in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Would retired people be better off under this? — The resolution highlights support for older adults to live safely in their own homes. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Social workers are described as a critical source of support in rural communities. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution highlights how social workers support the dignity and safety of older adults. Would students be better off under this? — The text notes that social workers collaborate with community members to promote student success. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The text explicitly details the vital role social workers play in helping veterans and their families. Would women be better off under this? — Social workers are recognized for promoting infant and maternal health.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Social workers assist people in securing housing as part of their role in addressing social determinants. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution notes that social workers advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The text mentions social workers' role in providing social safety net programs to alleviate poverty. Does this protect the right to vote? — Social workers are recognized for their work in promoting voting rights. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Social workers are identified as helping to alleviate homelessness.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Social workers are recognized for addressing social determinants of health to improve community well-being. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution recognizes the vital role of social workers in providing mental health and behavioral health services. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — Social workers are noted as being on the frontlines of the nation's addiction crisis. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The text highlights how social workers help veterans access benefits and cope with stress and PTSD.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Social workers play a vital role in helping communities rebuild after natural disasters. Does this invest in rural communities? — Social workers are described as a critical source of assistance in rural communities.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution notes that social workers help veterans access their benefits.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
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