HR 1424
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:14 AM
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to expand a tax credit available to employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees. Currently, the credit is capped at 25% of wages paid during leave, but this bill would increase it to 50%, up to a maximum of 50% of the employee's normal wages. The bill also makes this enhanced tax credit permanent, removing a previous expiration date. This aims to encourage more businesses to offer paid leave benefits to their workers.
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