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WFCA Act of 2023
12/21/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 478
Bill 118 HR 478, also known as the WFCA Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address issues related to workplace fairness and employee rights.
The WFCA Act of 2023 includes provisions that would require employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees, as well as establish a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour. Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen protections against workplace discrimination and harassment, particularly for marginalized communities.
Furthermore, the WFCA Act of 2023 includes measures to promote workplace safety and ensure that employees have access to adequate healthcare benefits. The bill also includes provisions to support small businesses and encourage economic growth. Overall, the WFCA Act of 2023 is focused on improving working conditions for employees across the country and promoting fairness in the workplace. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will benefit workers and help to create a more equitable society.
The WFCA Act of 2023 includes provisions that would require employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees, as well as establish a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour. Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen protections against workplace discrimination and harassment, particularly for marginalized communities.
Furthermore, the WFCA Act of 2023 includes measures to promote workplace safety and ensure that employees have access to adequate healthcare benefits. The bill also includes provisions to support small businesses and encourage economic growth. Overall, the WFCA Act of 2023 is focused on improving working conditions for employees across the country and promoting fairness in the workplace. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will benefit workers and help to create a more equitable society.
Congressional Summary of HR 478
Working Families Childcare Access Act of 2023 or the WFCA Act of 2023
This bill includes certain additional expenses in a dependent care flexible spending arrangement (FSA), specifically qualified sports, tutoring, and music or art expenses. It also increases the eligibility age for dependent care benefits to 15, allows a carry forward of unused benefits to the next plan year, and increases to $15,000 the maximum amount of dependent care benefits excludible from employee gross income.
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Current Status of Bill HR 478
Bill HR 478 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill HR 478 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2023. Bill HR 478's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 478
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 478
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 478
WFCA Act of 2023
WFCA Act of 2023
Working Families Childcare Access Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 478
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