Securing Continued Healthcare for Our Operations and Logistics Professionals Act of 2025; SCHOOL Professionals Act of 2025
Summary
H.R. 3590, also known as the "Securing Continued Healthcare for Our Operations and Logistics Professionals Act of 2025" or the "SCHOOL Professionals Act of 2025", aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The amendment clarifies the criteria for determining whether contractors providing services to educational organizations are considered full-time employees. This determination is crucial for employer responsibilities related to providing health coverage.
Expected Effects
The bill seeks to ensure that individuals who primarily provide contract services to educational organizations are subject to similar rules as employees when determining full-time employment status for health coverage purposes. This clarification could lead to more contractors in educational settings being eligible for employer-sponsored health insurance.
Potential Benefits
- More contractors working for educational organizations may gain access to employer-sponsored health insurance.
- Potentially reduces the financial burden on contractors who currently purchase their own health insurance.
- Could improve the overall health and well-being of these workers and their families.
- May lead to increased job satisfaction and retention among contractors in the education sector.
- Clarifies existing regulations, reducing ambiguity for employers and contractors.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased costs for educational organizations that may need to provide health coverage to more contractors.
- Potential administrative burden for educational organizations to track and manage contractor eligibility.
- Possible reduction in the number of contractors hired if organizations seek to avoid providing health benefits.
- May create disparities between contractors who qualify for benefits and those who do not.
- Potential for legal challenges related to the interpretation and implementation of the amended regulations.
Constitutional Alignment
This bill appears to align with the general welfare clause of the US Constitution, as it aims to improve access to healthcare for a specific group of workers. Article 1, Section 8 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. This bill uses the tax code to incentivize healthcare coverage, which falls under the umbrella of general welfare.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).