Rep. Mackenzie Introduces Bill to Double Tax Credits for Companies Offering Paid Family Leave
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Ways and Means. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal.
While paid leave has some support from both parties, most bills introduced by individual members without a large group of cosponsors do not make it out of committee.
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Gig workers and independent contractors typically would not benefit from this credit since it applies to employers providing leave to W-2 employees. This bill reinforces a benefit structure that excludes non-traditional workers, meaning the gap between traditional employees and gig workers could widen as more traditional employers adopt paid leave.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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Under the Trump administration, lawmakers made permanent a tax credit for employers who voluntarily offer paid leave. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) highlighted the impact of such policies, noting his own family's experience, while advocates argue a federal guarantee is still needed.
U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie has centered his legislative agenda on the 'Working Families Tax Package,' which includes doubling the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave and making it permanent. Mackenzie argues the plan delivers real relief to families facing high costs.
Congressman Ryan Mackenzie introduced a suite of bills on Tuesday, including H.R. 1424, which would permanently double the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave. The bill aims to encourage more businesses to offer benefits by increasing the credit from 25% to 50% of costs.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave.
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