H.R. 2270: Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
Sponsor
Mark Messmer
Republican · IN-8
What H.R. 2270 does
Overtime must be paid at one and a half times an employee's regular rate of pay, an average hourly rate that has to include certain types of pay, such as commissions. H.R. 2270 would let employers provide or pay for child or dependent care without the value of that care counting toward the regular rate, so it would not raise the overtime pay calculation.
HR2270 Legislative Journey
House: Failed
Jan 13, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 20).
+9 more actions this day
House: Committee Action
Jan 12, 2026
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.
House: Committee Action
Dec 18, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-413.
House: Vote: 18-13
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
House: Committee Action
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
About the Sponsor
Mark Messmer
Republican, Indiana's 8th congressional district · 1 years in Congress
Committees: Education and Workforce, Agriculture, Armed Services
View full profile →
Cosponsors (8)
This bill has 8 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 7 Republicans, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 8 states: California, Florida, Iowa, and 5 more.
Committee Sponsors
Education and Workforce Committee
5 of 37 committee members cosponsored
15 Republicans across this committee haven't cosponsored yet. Mobilize their constituents
H.R. 2270 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Education and Workforce
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Labor and Employment
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2270 is postponed.
Jan 13, 2026
H.R. 2270 Bill Text
“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.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
Get notified when H.R. 2270 moves
Committee votes, floor action, cosponsor changes — straight to your inbox.
Bill alerts + Legisletter's monthly briefing. Unsubscribe anytime.
Labor and Employment Bills
9 related bills we're tracking
Protect America's Workforce Act
Received in the Senate.
Dec 15, 2025
Paycheck Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 25, 2025
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 5, 2025
FAMILY Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 16, 2025
Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 8, 2025
Raise the Wage Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 8, 2025
American Franchise Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 702.
Sep 8, 2026
Healthy Families Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 12, 2026
Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jul 16, 2025
Trending Right Now
Bills gaining momentum across Congress
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 21, 2025
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 8, 2025
ASAP Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Sep 16, 2026
Tracking Labor and Employment in Congress? Monitor bills, track cosponsor momentum, and launch advocacy campaigns — all from one advocacy platform.