Congressman Pallone Holds Virtual Talk With Caregivers

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06)held a virtual conversation with caregivers in New Jersey last week to discuss the importance of investing in the care economy.

President Biden’s American Jobs Plan includes $400 billion for home and community-based care, which will allow individuals to receive the care they need while creating jobs and raising wages and benefits for caregiving workers – many of whom are often underpaid and undervalued.

“Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, help is here: the economy is growing faster than at any time in the last 40 years, and more than half of U.S. adults are now vaccinated. But far too many people are still out of work and we cannot afford to let up in our efforts to crush the virus and create jobs,” Pallone said in a press release.

“Investing in caregiving will help get Americans back to work, create good-paying jobs, raise wages, boost lifetime earnings, support small businesses, and grow our economy for all Americans. I’m grateful for the work caregivers provide every day, and I’ll continue to fight for them in Congress.”