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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H. Res. 275 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 275

 Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social 
                      Work Day on March 18, 2025.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 31, 2025

Ms. Garcia of Texas (for herself, Ms. Scholten, Ms. Norton, Mr. Tonko, 
   Mr. Landsman, and Mr. Davis of Illinois) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and 
                               Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social 
                      Work Day on March 18, 2025.

Whereas the Nation's 728,000 social workers are an essential workforce that 
        promotes the health and well-being of Americans in communities across 
        the country every day;
Whereas social workers are leaders in addressing the influence of social 
        determinants of health such as housing, employment, education, and 
        transportation on individual and communal health and well-being;
Whereas social workers pursue social justice as part of their code of ethics and 
        have been a leading voice in social change movements for over a century, 
        combating discrimination in all its forms and promoting voting rights, a 
        livable wage, workplace safety, social safety net programs that help 
        alleviate poverty, hunger, and homelessness, and the rights of people 
        with disabilities;
Whereas social workers support individuals and communities in a wide range of 
        settings including hospitals, health and behavioral health care 
        facilities, nursing homes, community centers, Veterans Affairs clinics, 
        schools, child welfare agencies, law enforcement agencies, disaster 
        relief agencies, correctional institutions, and private practice 
        settings;
Whereas social workers work in all levels of government to advance the promise 
        of America and the health and well-being of Americans;
Whereas social workers are one of the largest providers of mental health, 
        behavioral health, and social care services in the United States, 
        working daily to help thousands of Americans overcome mental illnesses 
        such as depression and anxiety, and meet basic needs;
Whereas social workers are on the frontlines of the Nation's addiction crisis, 
        helping people get the treatment they need and prevail over substance 
        use disorders;
Whereas social workers play a vital role in--

    (1) helping America's veterans and their families access benefits, 
secure housing, and cope with stress and post-traumatic stress disorder;

    (2) promoting the health, well-being, and dignity of older adults and 
their ability to live safely and securely in their own homes and 
communities; and

    (3) supporting the millions of family caregivers across the country who 
are caring for loved ones in need of assistance;

Whereas social workers are a vital source of assistance, comfort, and support 
        for individuals and families coping with illness, dying, death, and 
        grief;
Whereas social workers play a vital role in helping individuals, families, and 
        communities rebuild their lives and neighborhoods after natural 
        disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes, and extreme heat;
Whereas social workers play a vital role in promoting infant and maternal health 
        and in keeping children and families safe from interpersonal violence;
Whereas social workers support students and collaborate with parents, teachers, 
        school boards, and community agencies to promote student success in 
        schools across the country;
Whereas social workers are a critical source of information, services, and 
        support in the Nation's rural communities;
Whereas social workers served on the frontlines of the COVID-19 public health 
        emergency, delivering behavioral health services and helping 
        individuals, families, and communities cope with the devastating loss of 
        life, jobs, and safety during the pandemic;
Whereas this year's Social Work Month theme, ``Social Work: Compassion + 
        Action'', embodies the fact that social workers go through years of 
        education and training, so they have the skills and expertise to 
        transform their care for others into action that brings positive 
        results;
Whereas social workers enter the profession because they have a strong desire to 
        help empower individuals, families, communities, and the Nation to 
        overcome issues that prevent them from reaching their full potential;
Whereas social workers are essential to community well-being;
Whereas, as practitioners, social workers are trained to help people address 
        personal and systemic barriers to optimal living;
Whereas social workers are employed to effect positive change in individuals, 
        families, groups, and entire communities;
Whereas social workers advocate for equal rights for all;
Whereas the social work profession is one of the fastest growing professions in 
        the United States, with more than 800,000 people expected to be employed 
        as social workers by 2033, but the social worker workforce is still not 
        large enough to meet the demand in the face of the growing mental health 
        crisis in the United States;
Whereas there is a need to make a meaningful investment in recruitment and 
        retention of the social work profession; and
Whereas social workers are ethically bound to work throughout society to meet 
        people where they are and help empower people and society to reach the 
        goals they wish to attain: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and 
        World Social Work Day;
            (2) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the 
        millions of social workers who have advanced individual, 
        family, community, and the Nation's health and well-being since 
        the dawn of the social work profession;
            (3) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and 
        groups who promote the importance of social work and observe 
        Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; and
            (4) encourages individuals to engage in appropriate 
        ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the 
        integral role that social workers play in building a more 
        perfect Union.
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