Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
USA119th CongressHR-2270| House
| Updated: 1/13/2026
Mark B. Messmer
Republican Representative
Indiana
Cosponsors (8)
Education and Workforce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill proposes an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 , specifically targeting the computation of overtime compensation. Its core purpose is to prevent certain employer-provided benefits related to dependent care from influencing an employee's regular rate of pay. The legislation mandates that payments or reimbursements for child or dependent care services , along with the value of any child or dependent care services directly provided by an employer , will not be included when calculating the regular rate of pay for overtime purposes. This means that these valuable benefits will not increase the base hourly rate used to determine an employee's overtime wages. The changes introduced by this amendment will be effective for all workweeks commencing on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-413.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H681-685; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H681)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2270.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Lee (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ms. Lee (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H684-685)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H693-694)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 20).
View VotePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2270 is postponed.
Labor and Employment
Child care and developmentFamily servicesLabor standardsWages and earnings
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
USA119th CongressHR-2270| House
| Updated: 1/13/2026
This bill proposes an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 , specifically targeting the computation of overtime compensation. Its core purpose is to prevent certain employer-provided benefits related to dependent care from influencing an employee's regular rate of pay. The legislation mandates that payments or reimbursements for child or dependent care services , along with the value of any child or dependent care services directly provided by an employer , will not be included when calculating the regular rate of pay for overtime purposes. This means that these valuable benefits will not increase the base hourly rate used to determine an employee's overtime wages. The changes introduced by this amendment will be effective for all workweeks commencing on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-413.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H681-685; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H681)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2270.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Lee (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ms. Lee (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H684-685)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H693-694)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 20).
View VotePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2270 is postponed.
Mark B. Messmer
Republican Representative
Indiana
Cosponsors (8)
Education and Workforce Committee
Labor and Employment
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Child care and developmentFamily servicesLabor standardsWages and earnings