Building Child Care for a Better Future Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-19T09:06:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5876 Building Child Care for a Better Future Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5876

Bill 118 hr 5876, also known as the Building Child Care for a Better Future Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving access to high-quality child care for families across the country. The bill seeks to address the growing need for affordable and reliable child care services, particularly for low-income families and essential workers.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to help states and localities expand and improve their child care infrastructure. This includes funding for the construction and renovation of child care facilities, as well as investments in training and professional development for child care providers. The bill also aims to increase the availability of child care subsidies for low-income families, making it easier for parents to afford quality care for their children.

In addition, the Building Child Care for a Better Future Act includes measures to improve the quality of child care services, such as implementing health and safety standards, increasing transparency and accountability in the industry, and promoting diversity and inclusion in child care settings. The bill also includes provisions to support early childhood education programs and initiatives to help children develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. Overall, the Building Child Care for a Better Future Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the challenges facing families in need of child care services. By investing in infrastructure, quality, and accessibility, the bill seeks to create a better future for children and families across the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5876

Bill HR 5876 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 3, 2023. Bill HR 5876 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 3, 2023. Bill HR 5876's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5876

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Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5876

Building Child Care for a Better Future ActBuilding Child Care for a Better Future ActTo amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide funding to sustain and increase the supply and quality of child care, access to child care, and the child care workforce, and for other purposes.

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