House Republicans Block Gomez Paid Leave Amendment During Ways and Means Committee MarkupGomez Proposal Would’ve Fixed Republicans’ Limited 2017 Tax Credit For Paid Family Leave
Washington,
May 14, 2025
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Watch Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC — During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair of the Congressional Dads Caucus, introduced an amendment to improve the federal tax credit for businesses that offer paid family and medical leave. The amendment would have made the existing credit — originally passed in the Republican 2017 tax law — work better for working families. But House Republicans blocked it. “Paid family leave is also about being there when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer or a terminal illness,” said Rep. Gomez. “It’s about being there during the most vulnerable and emotional times in someone’s life. If you want to be pro-family, support this amendment. Show people that you're thinking about them.” Rep. Gomez’s amendment would have tripled the credit for small businesses to 75%; increased the credit for larger businesses to 50%; protected workers by requiring job security, continued health benefits, and banning retaliation; and reimbursed states that already run paid leave programs. Today, fewer than 1,000 businesses claim the existing paid leave tax credit—showing how limited it’s been since Republicans first passed it in 2017. As Dads Caucus Chairman, Rep. Gomez is leading a growing coalition of more than 45 members—including three senators: Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Adam Schiff (D-CA)—in advocating for family-friendly policies that help working families afford their mortgages, rent, child care, and everyday essentials. Learn more about the Dads Caucus here and read the Dads Caucus 118th Congress report here. For more updates from Congressman Gomez, follow @RepJimmyGomez on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X. ### |
