Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act

4/21/2025, 12:12 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2304

Bill 119 HR 2304 aims to maintain the exemptions for companionship services and live-in domestic services under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals who provide companionship services, such as assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support to elderly or disabled individuals, are not subject to minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Additionally, the bill aims to preserve the exemption for live-in domestic workers who provide services within a private household, such as housekeeping and childcare, from overtime pay requirements.

The bill is intended to protect the flexibility and affordability of these services for individuals and families who rely on them. Supporters argue that these exemptions allow for more personalized and cost-effective care for those in need of assistance. Critics, however, argue that these exemptions can lead to exploitation and low wages for workers in these industries.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 2304 seeks to strike a balance between ensuring fair wages for workers and maintaining access to essential care services for vulnerable populations. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has sparked debate among lawmakers and stakeholders in the caregiving industry.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2304

Bill HR 2304 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2025. Bill HR 2304 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2025.  Bill HR 2304's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2304

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2304

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2304

To preserve the companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay, and the live-in domestic services exemption for overtime pay, under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.To preserve the companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay, and the live-in domestic services exemption for overtime pay, under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
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