Bill · H.R. 2949· House(119-HR-2949)
Working Families Task Force Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/17/2025
- Last activity
- 4/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Agriculture, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Menendez
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Working Families Task Force Act of 2025," proposes the creation of an Interagency National Task Force on Working Families. The Secretary of Labor will establish this group within 90 days of the act's enactment. The task force will include at least 10 members from various federal agencies, including Labor, Education, and Agriculture. Its primary purpose is to examine challenges and develop recommendations to improve the standard of living for working families. The group is tasked with identifying factors such as affordability, housing, and job access. Finally, the task force must submit a report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and make it public.
Yes· 3 of 32
Does this make child care cost less?+5
The bill explicitly tasks the group with expanding affordable child care for all families.
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill emphasizes improving tax incentives and childcare for children and families.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The bill includes supporting home care and medical care for seniors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improving Standard of Living: The task force is charged with developing recommendations to improve the quality of life and standard of living for working families (Section 2(d)).
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Economic and Job Opportunities: The duties include addressing economic mobility and improving access to quality jobs that offer livable wages and strong labor standards (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Support for Families and Children: The bill aims to expand affordable child care and improve tax incentives like the child tax credit, child and dependent care tax credit, and earned income tax credit (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Healthcare and Senior Support: The task force is tasked with supporting home care and medical care for seniors and families in need, while also working to mitigate barriers to affordable healthcare (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Essential Living Needs: Provisions include efforts to obtain affordable housing, access nutritious food, and increase financial literacy (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Infrastructure and Environment: The bill looks to reduce gaps in technology and internet access, create a healthier environment, and provide access to affordable energy and efficient transportation (Section 2(e)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Impact of Federal Agency Reductions: The task force is required to address the impacts of staffing and funding cuts at Federal agencies (Section 2(e)(1)(P)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Students+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Farmers+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+5Improves Affordable Housing+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3Reduces Homelessness+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+3Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2Increases Minimum Wage+2Improves Small Business Support+1Improves Union Protections+1Reduces Inflation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- 1/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Agriculture, 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.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Norma TorresDemocrat · California
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