119th Congress Taxation
H.R. 413: CHILD Act of 2025
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Summary
This bill increases the maximum annual amount that may be contributed to a dependent care assistance program (generally known as a dependent care flexible spending account [FSA]).
Under the bill, the maximum annual amount that may be contributed to a dependent care FSA increases from $5,000 ($2,500 for married taxpayers who file separate federal tax returns) to $10,000 ($5,000 for married taxpayers who file separate federal tax returns) and is adjusted annually for inflation.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Randy Feenstra R-IAOriginal
- Chrissy Houlahan D-PAOriginal
- John Moolenaar R-MIOriginal
- Seth Magaziner D-RIOriginal
- Zachary (Zach) Nunn R-IAOriginal
- Linda Sánchez D-CAOriginal
- Ritchie Torres D-NYOriginal
- Kristen McDonald Rivet D-MI
- Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ
Who scored on this bill
- 1Stephanie Bice SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Stephanie Bice.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


