Whereas the profession of social work is— (1) dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others and meeting the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable people in society; and (2) expected to grow faster than average relative to all professions over the next 6 years, with more than 649,000 individuals expected to be employed as social workers by 2024; Whereas social workers embody the theme of Social Work Month in 2018, which is Social workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions. ; Whereas social workers are— (1) employed throughout society, including in government, schools, universities, social service agencies, the military, and health care and mental health organizations; (2) the largest group of providers of mental health services in the United States; and (3) present in times of crisis, helping— (A) individuals overcome issues such as the death of a loved one and grief; and (B) individuals and communities recover from natural disasters, including floods and hurricanes; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest employers of social workers who hold advanced degrees; Whereas, for decades, social workers have pushed to ensure rights for all people, including women, African Americans, Latinos, individuals who are disabled, individuals who are LGBTQ, and various ethnic, cultural, and religious groups; Whereas the profession of social work has helped bring about some of the most profound, positive changes in society over the past century, including improvements with respect to— (1) voting rights; (2) workplace safety; (3) the minimum wage; and (4) social safety net programs that help prevent poverty and hunger; and Whereas social workers continue to engage and bring together individuals, communities, agencies, and units of government in order to help society address some of the most pressing current issues, including— (1) immigration reform; (2) ensuring equal rights for all people; (3) providing affordable and good health care and mental health care for all individuals