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Expanding Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grants Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3878

Bill 117 HR 3878, also known as the Expanding Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grants Act of 2021, aims to provide grants to employers who offer child care services to their employees. The bill seeks to expand access to affordable and high-quality child care for working families by incentivizing employers to provide child care options in the workplace.

Under this legislation, eligible employers would be able to apply for grants to help cover the costs of establishing or expanding child care facilities on their premises. These grants would be used to improve the quality of child care services, increase the availability of child care slots, and reduce the financial burden on working parents.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that employers who receive grants comply with certain quality standards and regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of children in their care. Additionally, the legislation includes measures to promote transparency and accountability in the use of grant funds. Overall, the Expanding Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grants Act of 2021 aims to support working families by making child care more accessible and affordable, while also providing benefits to employers who choose to invest in child care services for their employees.

Congressional Summary of HR 3878

Expanding Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grants Act of 2021

This bill expands the temporary child care stabilization grant program to permit states to award subgrants to a business for the provision or expansion of child care services for its employees.

Current Status of Bill HR 3878

Bill HR 3878 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2021. Bill HR 3878 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2021.  Bill HR 3878's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of June 14, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3878

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3878

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Business expenses
- Child care and development
- Congressional oversight
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Government information and archives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3878

Expanding Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grants Act of 2021
To amend section 2202 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to authorize States to expand the uses of the child care stabilization funds to include support for grants to increase access to child care through the establishment and expansion of child care programs by businesses.
Expanding Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grants Act of 2021

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