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Child Care for Working Families Act

1/3/2024, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2976

The Child Care for Working Families Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2976, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to make high-quality child care more affordable and accessible for working families across the country.

One of the key provisions of the bill is to ensure that no family has to pay more than 7% of their income on child care expenses. This would help alleviate the financial burden that many families face when trying to afford quality child care for their children.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve the quality of child care by increasing the qualifications and training requirements for child care providers. This would help ensure that children are receiving the best possible care and education while their parents are at work. The Child Care for Working Families Act also includes provisions to expand access to early childhood education programs, such as pre-kindergarten, for low and middle-income families. This would help ensure that all children have access to the educational opportunities they need to succeed later in life. Overall, the bill seeks to address the challenges that many working families face when trying to afford and access quality child care. By making child care more affordable and improving its quality, the Child Care for Working Families Act aims to support both children and parents in the workforce.

Current Status of Bill HR 2976

Bill HR 2976 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill HR 2976 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2023.  Bill HR 2976's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of April 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2976

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
164
Democrat Cosponsors
164
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2976

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2976

Child Care for Working Families Act
Child Care for Working Families Act
To increase the quality and supply of child care and lower child care costs for families.

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