All Roll Calls
Yes: 209 • No: 213
HR2270119th CongressWALLET
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
Sponsored By: Representative Messmer
In Committee
Summary
Exclude employer-paid and reimbursed child and elder care from the overtime regular rate. This bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to make payments, reimbursements, and the value of care services provided by employers not count toward the regular rate used to compute overtime pay.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Overtime pay may drop with employer child or elder care
This bill would change how some workers’ overtime is calculated. If your employer pays for or reimburses child or dependent care, that money would not count in your regular rate. The value of care services your employer provides would also be left out. Your overtime premium could be smaller if you get these benefits. This would apply to workweeks starting on or after the date of enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Messmer
IN • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
MI • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
IA • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
PA • R
Sponsored 4/1/2025
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
NY • R
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]
FL • R
Sponsored 6/25/2025
Harris (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 7/2/2025
Onder
MO • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 1/13/2026
On Motion to Recommit
Yes: 209 • No: 213