HR478-118

Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 24, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires additional expenses included in dependent care assistance programs Section 129(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— in paragraph (1), by striking or provision of, those and inserting or provision, requires dependent care expenses allowed for children and dependents up to age 15 Section 129(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 1, is amended— by striking or provision of, qualified, and requires carry forward of unused benefits Section 129(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: A plan meets the requirements of this paragraph if it provides. It relies on tax rate changes, compliance mandates, definition changes, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Education.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk and Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires additional expenses included in dependent care assistance programs Section 129(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— in paragraph (1), by striking or provision of, those and inserting or provision...
  • Requires dependent care expenses allowed for children and dependents up to age 15 Section 129(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 1, is amended— by striking or provision of, qualified...
  • Requires carry forward of unused benefits Section 129(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: A plan meets the requirements of this paragraph if it provides...
  • Requires increase of benefits for dependent care assistance programs Section 129(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $5,000 ($2,500 and inserting $15,000 ($7,500.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires additional expenses included in dependent care assistance programs Section 129(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— in paragraph (1), by striking or provision of, those and inserting or provision, requires dependent care expenses allowed for children and dependents up to age 15 Section 129(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 1, is amended— by striking or provision of, qualified, and requires carry forward of unused benefits Section 129(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: A plan meets the requirements of this paragraph if it provides.

Key Policy Areas

Education

Primary Purpose

The bill requires additional expenses included in dependent care assistance programs Section 129(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— in paragraph (1), by striking or provision of, those and inserting or provision, requires dependent care expenses allowed for children and dependents up to age 15 Section 129(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 1, is amended— by striking or provision of, qualified, and requires carry forward of unused benefits Section 129(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: A plan meets the requirements of this paragraph if it provides.

Policy Domains

Education

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Educational institutions and students affected by the bill:
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Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: , , ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 24, 2023

Mrs. Miller of West Virginia introduced the following bill; which …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Education

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