119-hres275

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[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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