Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1827

Introduced
3/4/25  

Caption

Child Care Availability and Affordability Act

Impact

This bill is projected to have significant implications for state laws regarding tax credits linked to child care assistance. By broadening the tax credits available to employers, it provides an economic incentive for businesses to offer more robust child care options, potentially increasing employer engagement in family-friendly policies. Additionally, an increase in the maximum exclusion for dependent care assistance from $5,000 to $7,500 (and $3,750 for married individuals filing separately) could enhance financial support for families, allowing them to allocate more resources toward child care services without the burden of additional tax implications.

Summary

House Bill 1827, titled the 'Child Care Availability and Affordability Act,' aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the employer-provided child care credit and the dependent care assistance exclusion. The key provisions involve increasing the percentage for qualified child care expenditures from 25% to 50% and raising the maximum credit amount for employers from $150,000 to $500,000. The bill emphasizes supporting employer-provided child care as part of the efforts to foster work-life balance and increase workforce participation, especially among parents.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB1827 focus on the equitable distribution of benefits. Critics may argue that while the bill supports employers, it predominantly benefits those working in larger organizations that can afford to provide expansive child care options. There are concerns that smaller businesses may struggle to comply or may not perceive these credits as sufficient to offset the costs of providing such services. Ensuring that the bill accommodates small businesses effectively is crucial to its success and the overall goal of improving child care accessibility.

Congress_id

119-HR-1827

Introduced_date

2025-03-04

Companion Bills

US SB847

Same As Child Care Availability and Affordability Act

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