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Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act

3/14/2024, 1:55 PM

Summary of Bill S 3048

Bill 118 s 3048, also known as the Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the financial challenges faced by stay-at-home parents who choose to forgo paid employment in order to care for their children.

The bill aims to provide financial support to stay-at-home parents by allowing them to claim a tax credit for the work they do in caring for their children. This tax credit would help offset some of the costs associated with raising children, such as childcare expenses and lost income from not working outside the home.

Additionally, the Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act seeks to recognize the valuable contributions that stay-at-home parents make to society by providing them with the same financial benefits and protections as parents who work outside the home. This includes access to Social Security benefits and other government assistance programs. Overall, the Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act is designed to level the playing field for stay-at-home parents and ensure that they are not financially disadvantaged for choosing to prioritize their children's care. This bill is currently under review in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of stay-at-home parents across the country.

Current Status of Bill S 3048

Bill S 3048 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 17, 2023. Bill S 3048 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 17, 2023.  Bill S 3048's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of October 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3048

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3048

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3048

Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act
Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act
A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to prohibit an employer from recovering any health care premium paid by the employer for an employee if the employee fails to return to work due to the birth of a child, and for other purposes.

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