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Working Families Task Force Act of 2023

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2614

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 2614

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 2614

Bill HR 2614 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2023. Bill HR 2614 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2023.  Bill HR 2614's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2614

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
30
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2614

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Labor

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2614

Working Families Task Force Act of 2023
Working Families Task Force Act of 2023
To establish a national task force to expand opportunities and improve the standard of living for working families in America.

Comments

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Maddie Grady

622

1 year ago

I can't wait for this new bill to pass! It's gonna help working families like mine so much. I heard it's gonna provide more support for childcare and paid family leave. This is exactly what we need right now. Can't wait to see how this helps me and my family out.