Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all young children and families should have access to high-quality, affordable childcare and early education.

12/29/2022, 11:18 PM
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 1036

Introduced on
2022-04-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/6/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for legislation to

  • provide child care assistance to all working families that need it;
  • make childcare affordable and available to meet various job schedules;
  • guarantee that all families eligible for childcare will receive it;
  • improve the quality of childcare;
  • expand access to Head Start and preschool services; and
  • provide sufficient federal, state, and local investment to ensure resources for both high-quality jobs and affordable childcare.
Bill 117 H.Res. 1036, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all young children and families should have access to high-quality, affordable childcare and early education," aims to highlight the importance of providing accessible and affordable childcare and early education for all young children and families in the United States.

The bill emphasizes the critical role that high-quality childcare and early education play in the development and well-being of young children. It recognizes that access to these services can have a significant impact on a child's future success in school and in life.

The House of Representatives acknowledges the challenges that many families face in accessing affordable childcare and early education, and calls for increased support and resources to ensure that all families have access to these essential services. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1036 underscores the importance of investing in high-quality childcare and early education for all young children and families, and urges policymakers to prioritize this issue to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all young children and families should have access to high-quality, affordable childcare and early education.

Policy Areas
Families

Potential Impact
Child care and development
Education programs funding
Labor standards
Poverty and welfare assistance
Preschool education
Wages and earnings

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/4/2022

This resolution expresses support for legislation to

  • provide child care assistance to all working families that need it;
  • make childcare affordable and available to meet various job schedules;
  • guarantee that all fam...

Latest Action4/6/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.