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H.R. 2270: Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act

This bill, titled the Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, aims to change how certain payments related to child and dependent care are treated under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938. Specifically, it seeks to exclude payments or reimbursements that employers make for child or dependent care services from the calculation of overtime compensation for employees.

Key Provisions

  • Exclusion of Care Payments: The bill proposes to amend Section 7(e) of the FLSA by adding provisions that recognize payments or reimbursements for child or dependent care services as exempt from the calculation of overtime pay. This means that if an employer provides childcare or dependent care benefits, these amounts will not be included when determining how much an employee earns for overtime work.
  • Effective Date: The changes introduced by this bill would take effect for any overtime calculations for workweeks beginning on or after the date when the bill becomes law.

Overall, the legislation modifies how care-related financial assistance is factored into wage calculations, potentially making it less burdensome for employers when calculating overtime pay for their employees.

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Date Action
Jan. 13, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H693-694)
Jan. 13, 2026 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H681-685; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H681)
Jan. 13, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2270.
Jan. 13, 2026 Ms. Lee (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H684-685)
Jan. 13, 2026 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 20).
Jan. 13, 2026 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2270, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (PA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan. 13, 2026 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2270 is postponed.
Jan. 13, 2026 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan. 13, 2026 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan. 13, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan. 12, 2026 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec. 18, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.
Dec. 18, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-413.
Apr. 09, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr. 09, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Mar. 21, 2025 Introduced in House
Mar. 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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