119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 13, 2026
H.R. 2270IntroducedLabor and Employment
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
Sponsor: Rep. Messmer, Mark (R-IN)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 21, 2025
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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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On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 20).
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H693-694)
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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.
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The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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Ms. Lee (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H684-685)
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2270.
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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.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H681-685; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H681)
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All 19 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jan 13
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2270 is postponed.
Jan 13
HOUSEOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 20).
Jan 13
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H693-694)
Jan 13
HOUSEPOSTPONED 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.
Jan 13
HOUSEThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 13
HOUSEMs. Lee (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H684-685)
Jan 13
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 13
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2270.
Jan 13
HOUSERule 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.
Jan 13
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H681-685; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H681)
Jan 12
HOUSERules 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.
2025
Dec 18
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.
Dec 18
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-413.
Dec 18
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-413.
Apr 9
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Apr 9
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 21
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 21
Introduced in House
Mar 21
Introduced in House
All 8 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 7 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Harder, JoshCA-09
Republicans (7)
Moolenaar, John R.MI-02
Hinson, AshleyIA-02
Thompson, GlennPA-15
Stefanik, Elise M.NY-21
Fine, RandyFL-06
Harris, MarkNC-08
Onder, Robert F.MO-03
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