A Democratic bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +5
Does this make child care cost less?
The bill explicitly tasks the group with expanding affordable child care for all families.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The bill emphasizes improving tax incentives and childcare for children and families.
- Scored +4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill emphasizes improving tax incentives and childcare for children and families. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill targets assistance through tax credits and access to affordable basic needs. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill specifically aims to support home and medical care for seniors. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill includes supporting home care and medical care for seniors. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill aims to improve the standard of living and economic mobility for working families. Would students be better off under this? — The bill addresses educational and workforce training opportunities. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill focuses on improving labor standards and access to quality jobs. Would men be better off under this? — Improving job access and livable wages benefits all working men. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The bill addresses standard of living and economic mobility relevant to middle-aged workers. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Improving access to healthcare and technology can benefit people with disabilities. Would women be better off under this? — Expanding childcare and improving labor standards often disproportionately benefits women. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The focus on economic mobility and job access benefits young adults entering the workforce. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill includes the Small Business Administration in the task force. Would farmers be better off under this? — The task force includes the Department of Agriculture to address food access.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The bill explicitly tasks the group with expanding affordable child care for all families. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill aims to obtain and build quality, affordable housing. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The task force seeks to improve the standard of living and economic mobility for families. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — By focusing on affordable housing, the bill addresses factors that contribute to homelessness.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill directs the task force to improve tax incentives like the child tax credit to assist families. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill aims to help families access the benefits of economic growth. Is this likely to create jobs? — The task force aims to improve access to quality jobs and economic mobility. Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay? — The bill seeks to improve access to jobs with livable wages. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The task force includes representation from the Small Business Administration to support working families. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill mentions improving labor standards for working families. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — The task force is tasked with addressing affordability challenges related to inflation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill focuses on accessing affordable, reliable, and efficient transportation systems. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The task force is tasked with accessing affordable and renewable energy sources. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill aims to reduce environmental hazards and create a healthier environment.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill directs the task force to mitigate barriers to affordable and higher quality healthcare.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill aims to reduce gaps in access to technology and the internet.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The task force is required to make its report publicly available. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill establishes a new interagency national task force.
- 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
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Norma TorresDemocrat · California
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California