Child Care Infrastructure Act
Rep. Clark Introduces $10 Billion Child Care Infrastructure Act to Renovate Centers
The Child Care Infrastructure Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review. The bill is actively moving forward, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has support from high ranking Democratic leadership, the $10 billion price tag will likely face strong opposition from fiscal conservatives in a divided Congress.
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Lower-income renters, who are disproportionately affected by child care deserts, would benefit from expanded child care capacity in their communities. The bill prioritizes facilities serving low-income populations and underserved areas, which tend to overlap with renter-heavy neighborhoods where affordable child care options are scarce.
“child care facilities primarily serving low-income populations”
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Democrats reintroduce two bills to address childcare crisis in the U.S.
Legislators reintroduced the Child Care Infrastructure Act, which would authorize $10 billion over five years to invest in early learning facilities. The bill establishes a grant program for states to construct new or renovate existing centers, prioritizing those serving low-income families.
Early child care system has a workforce problem
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark reintroduced the Child Care Infrastructure Act in September, aiming to address the childcare crisis through robust investment in facilities. The bill seeks to build out capacity and ensure safe environments for children in underserved communities.
9/25/24 AM: House Democrats to reintroduce Child Care Infrastructure Act
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark will hold a news conference reintroducing the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act, focusing on federal investment in childcare facilities and the early education workforce.
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Child Care Infrastructure Act
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