Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act

House Bill

H.R. 5238

119th Congress

Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chrissy Houlahan

Representative

Democratic

PA-6

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

The PLAY Act of 2023 would allow parents to deduct expenses for their kids' physical activities and sports, like registration fees and equipment costs, from their taxes. It would also provide grants to promote youth participation in recreational sports.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorChrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

Introduced9/15/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.

ChamberHouse

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Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act

The PLAY Act of 2023 would allow parents to deduct expenses for their kids' physical activities and sports, like registration fees and equipment costs, from their taxes. It would also provide grants to promote youth participation in recreational sports.

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The PLAY Act of 2023 would allow parents to deduct expenses for their kids' physical activities and sports, like registration fees and equipment costs, from their taxes. It would also provide grants to promote youth participation in recreational sports.

Bill Number: 5238
Sponsor: Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
Introduced: 9/15/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Fact Sheet

Title: Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act
Bill Number: 5238
Sponsor: Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced: 9/15/2025
Summary: The PLAY Act of 2023 would allow parents to deduct expenses for their kids' physical activities and sports, like registration fees and equipment costs, from their taxes. It would also provide grants to promote youth participation in recreational sports.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The PLAY Act of 2023 would allow parents to deduct expenses for their kids' physical activities and sports, like registration fees and equipment costs, from their taxes. It would also provide grants to promote youth participation in recreational sports.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Promoting Lifelong Activity for Youth Act of 2023 or the PLAY Act of 2023 This bill modifies the child and dependent care tax credit to cover expenses for youth physical activities. Such expenses include registration costs, fees, and expenses for the participation of taxpayer dependents between the ages of 4 and 18 years in fitness facilities and physical exercise or activity instruction. The bill also increases the maximum dollar amount for dependent care flexible spending arrangements. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to promote participation in recreational youth sports.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands the child and dependent care tax credit to cover expenses for youth physical activities, such as sports league fees and fitness classes, for dependents aged 4-18
Increases the maximum dollar amount for dependent care flexible spending arrangements
Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to promote participation in recreational youth sports

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would benefit families with school-aged children by providing tax relief for the costs associated with keeping kids active and involved in sports and physical fitness programs. It could increase youth participation in recreational activities, which can have positive impacts on physical and mental health.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Related Subjects

Child health

Health promotion and preventive care

Income tax credits

Public-private cooperation

School athletics

Sports and recreation facilities

State and local government operations

Tax treatment of families

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5238, 119th Congress (2025). "Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5238

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