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CHILD Act of 2025

2/13/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 413

Bill 119 HR 413, also known as the Dependent Care Assistance Program Indexing Act, aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, this bill seeks to index dependent care assistance programs to inflation.

Dependent care assistance programs are designed to help individuals cover the costs of caring for dependents, such as children or elderly family members, while they are at work. By indexing these programs to inflation, the amount of assistance provided would increase over time to keep up with the rising cost of care.

This bill would ensure that individuals who rely on dependent care assistance programs are able to receive adequate support, regardless of changes in the cost of care. By adjusting the assistance amount based on inflation, this legislation aims to make these programs more effective and sustainable in the long term. Overall, the Dependent Care Assistance Program Indexing Act is a non-partisan effort to improve the accessibility and affordability of dependent care assistance for individuals across the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 413

Combating High Inflation Limiting Daycare Act of 2025 or the CHILD Act of 2025

This bill increases the maximum annual amount that may be contributed to a dependent care assistance program (generally known as a dependent care flexible spending account [FSA]).

Under the bill, the maximum annual amount that may be contributed to a dependent care FSA increases from $5,000 ($2,500 for married taxpayers who file separate federal tax returns) to $10,000 ($5,000 for married taxpayers who file separate federal tax returns) and is adjusted annually for inflation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 413

Bill HR 413 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill HR 413 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2025.  Bill HR 413's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 413

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 413

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 413

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to index dependent care assistance programs to inflation.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to index dependent care assistance programs to inflation.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 413

Stephanie I. Bice
Stephanie I. Bice
OklahomaRepublican
Ritchie Torres
Ritchie Torres
New YorkDemocrat
Linda T. Sánchez
Linda T. Sánchez
CaliforniaDemocrat
Zachary Nunn
Zachary Nunn
IowaRepublican
Seth Magaziner
Seth Magaziner
Rhode IslandDemocrat
John R. Moolenaar
John R. Moolenaar
MichiganRepublican

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