Latest action: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2270 is postponed.
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Mark Messmer (R-IN)
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Helps employers provide child and elder care benefits to workers.
The problem
Many workers struggle to afford child and elder care. Employers lack clear ways to offer these benefits. This makes it hard for workers to stay employed.
The proposal
The bill creates tax benefits and rules for employers who offer child and elder care services or help pay for them.
The impact
Workers with children or aging parents may get more affordable care options. Employers get incentives to offer these benefits. Small businesses may face compliance costs.
Parents and caregivers could access more affordable child and elder care. This allows more people to stay in the workforce and earn income.
Tax incentives motivate companies to offer care support. This helps employers attract and keep good workers without government directly funding programs.
Employer-sponsored care programs can lower out-of-pocket expenses for families. This frees up money for other household needs and spending.
Elder care benefits help workers manage care for elderly parents. This reduces stress and allows workers to perform better on the job.
Tax benefits for employers reduce government income. This could require spending cuts or higher taxes elsewhere to balance budgets.
Small businesses may struggle to afford offering these benefits even with tax breaks. This could widen the gap between big and small employers.
Workers at companies that don't offer these benefits get no help. Low-income workers at small firms may still face high care costs.
Employers must follow new rules and track benefits carefully. This creates administrative work and costs, especially for smaller businesses.
Generated by AI from the bill text. Not a prediction and not legal or policy advice. The percentage is the model's own rating of each item — self-reported, and not a measure of how accurate it is.
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Senate LDA lobbying disclosures
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
…ion in Repayment Act H.R. 2262, Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270, Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7698/S.4196, Building Civic Bridges Act Variou…
Q2 2025 total
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AFL-CIO
via AFL-CIO
…ght to Organize Act H.R. 2262 - Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270 Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act H.R. 2299 - Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act H.R. 2312 - Tipped Employee Protection Act…
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UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS
via UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS
…). Oppose H.R 2262, the Flexibility for Workers Education Act. Oppose H.R. 2270, the Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act. Oppose H.R. 2312, the Tipped Employee Protection Act. Oppose H.R. 2988, Protect…
Q1 2026 total
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