(WASHINGTON, D.C.) \u2014 U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th District, introduced four new bills Tuesday aimed at reducing costs for parents and creating new economic opportunities for working families. He is also co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation with Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS), which was introduced at the same time.<\/p>\n
Congressman Mackenzie\u2019s four bills accomplish the following:<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a father raising a young family, I\u2019m proud to work on behalf of other parents in the Greater Lehigh Valley,\u201d\u00a0said Congressman Mackenzie<\/strong>. \u201cThe price increases in recent years have been challenging for all Americans, but working families have been hit especially hard. Parents of young children are facing record-high prices for childcare while often lacking key benefits like paid parental leave. My package will deliver real relief for parents and better support families as they grow.\u201d<\/p>\n Congresswoman Sharice Davids\u2019 bill, the Affordable Child Care Act, doubles the Child and Dependent Care Credit, the Employer-Provided Childcare Credit, and the amount that can be contributed to a dependent care flexible savings account.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m committed to reducing prices for every American, and I\u2019m supporting policies that do just that,\u201d\u00a0said Congressman Mackenzie<\/strong>. \u201cThat starts with ensuring working families, who are at the heart of our communities, are getting the relief they need to thrive. I\u2019ll continue to lead on this issue and work with members on both sides of the aisle to make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n Fact sheet is available\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/p>\n Paid family and medical leave bill text\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/p>\n Childcare tax credits bill text\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/p>\n Child tax credit bill text\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/p>\n Adoption and IVF bill text\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/p>\n Sharice Davids Press Release\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/p>\n Affordable Child Care Act<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) \u2014 U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th District, introduced four new bills Tuesday aimed at reducing costs for parents and creating new … Continue reading Mackenzie Introduces Bill Package Expanding Paid Family Leave, Increasing the Child and Childcare Tax Credit, & Supporting Adoption and IVF<\/span>
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