HB2270Introduced in the House
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
Introduced by Mark Messmer, District IN-8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation.
Where it stands
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2270 is postponed.
January 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Recommit RC# 20 · January 13, 2026
209
Yes
213
No
9
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | No |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | No |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | No |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | No |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | No |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | No |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | No |
| French Hill | AR-2 | No |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-413.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H681-685; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H681)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2270.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Lee (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H684-685)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2270, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (PA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H693-694)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 20).
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2270 is postponed.
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