CHILD Act of 2025

2/13/2025, 9:06 AM

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.

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.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 413
Introduced on
2025-01-15
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/15/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to index dependent care assistance programs to inflation.

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Member:  
John R. Moolenaar
Member:  
Zachary Nunn
Member:  
Randy Feenstra
Member:  
Linda T. Sánchez
Member:  
Kristen McDonald Rivet
Member:  
Stephanie I. Bice
Member:  
Seth Magaziner
Committee:  
Ways and Means

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/24/2025

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...

Latest Action1/15/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.