Supporting America’s Children and Families Act

12/24/2024, 11:56 AM
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill 118 hr 9076, also known as the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources for children and families across the country.

One key aspect of the bill is the expansion of access to affordable childcare for working families. This includes increasing funding for childcare subsidies and grants, as well as investing in early childhood education programs. The bill also aims to improve the quality of childcare facilities and ensure that all children have access to safe and nurturing environments.

Additionally, the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act includes provisions to address food insecurity among children and families. This includes expanding access to nutritious meals through programs like school lunch and breakfast programs, as well as increasing funding for food assistance programs like SNAP. The bill also addresses the issue of affordable housing for families, with provisions to increase funding for affordable housing programs and improve access to safe and stable housing for low-income families. Overall, the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act aims to provide comprehensive support for children and families in need, with a focus on improving access to childcare, nutritious food, and affordable housing. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with bipartisan support for its goals of supporting America’s most vulnerable populations.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 9076

Introduced on
2024-07-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/19/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill 118 hr 9076, also known as the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources for children and families across the country.

One key aspect of the bill is the expansion of access to affordable childcare for working families. This includes increasing funding for childcare subsidies and grants, as well as investing in early childhood education programs. The bill also aims to improve the quality of childcare facilities and ensure that all children have access to safe and nurturing environments.

Additionally, the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act includes provisions to address food insecurity among children and families. This includes expanding access to nutritious meals through programs like school lunch and breakfast programs, as well as increasing funding for food assistance programs like SNAP. The bill also addresses the issue of affordable housing for families, with provisions to increase funding for affordable housing programs and improve access to safe and stable housing for low-income families. Overall, the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act aims to provide comprehensive support for children and families in need, with a focus on improving access to childcare, nutritious food, and affordable housing. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with bipartisan support for its goals of supporting America’s most vulnerable populations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo reauthorize and modernize part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to strengthen child welfare services, expand the availability of prevention services to better meet the needs of vulnerable families, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Families

Potential Impact
Adoption and foster care
Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Community life and organization
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Detention of persons
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Family relationships
Family services
Government information and archives
Indian social and development programs
Intergovernmental relations
Judicial procedure and administration
Lawyers and legal services
Mental health
Performance measurement
Poverty and welfare assistance
Research administration and funding
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local courts
State and local government operations

Comments

APPROVED
AG
April Graham
@ambassador_garam_masala_frisee81611
So excited for this bill! It's gonna help so many families and children. #SupportingAmericaBenefit

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/23/2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.