Working Families Task Force Act of 2023

Working Families Task Force Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish an interagency task force to report on, and make recommendations for improving, the standard of living and quality of life for working families. Labor must consult with specified departments, including the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and Transportation, on the task force.

Bill 118 HR 2614, also known as the Working Families Task Force Act of 2023, aims to establish a task force within the Department of Labor that will focus on addressing the needs of working families in the United States. The task force will be responsible for conducting research, gathering data, and making recommendations to Congress on policies that can support working families.

The bill outlines the composition of the task force, which will consist of representatives from various federal agencies, as well as experts in the fields of labor, economics, and family policy. The task force will be required to meet regularly and submit an annual report to Congress detailing their findings and recommendations.

Specifically, the task force will be tasked with examining issues such as paid family leave, affordable childcare, flexible work schedules, and access to healthcare. They will also be responsible for studying the impact of current labor laws and regulations on working families and identifying areas where improvements can be made. Overall, the Working Families Task Force Act of 2023 seeks to prioritize the needs of working families in the United States and provide policymakers with the information and recommendations needed to create policies that support these families.