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Child Care Infrastructure Act

12/19/2024, 9:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9811

The Child Care Infrastructure Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 9811, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the critical need for investment in the infrastructure of child care facilities across the country.

The bill proposes to allocate funding to improve and expand child care facilities, with a focus on increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care for families. This includes funding for renovations, upgrades, and new construction of child care centers, as well as support for training and professional development for child care providers.

Additionally, the Child Care Infrastructure Act aims to address the shortage of child care providers by providing grants and incentives to attract and retain qualified individuals in the field. This includes funding for scholarships, loan forgiveness programs, and other initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of child care workers. Overall, the goal of the Child Care Infrastructure Act is to improve the quality and accessibility of child care services for families across the country. By investing in the infrastructure of child care facilities and supporting the workforce, this bill seeks to ensure that all children have access to safe, nurturing, and high-quality care.

Current Status of Bill HR 9811

Bill HR 9811 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9811 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 25, 2024.  Bill HR 9811's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9811

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9811

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9811

Child Care Infrastructure Act
Child Care Infrastructure Act
Infrastructure Grants To Improve Child Care Safety Act
To provide assistance with respect to child care infrastructure.

Comments

Ryan Pitts profile image

Ryan Pitts

432

1 year ago

I can't believe this bill is gonna make me pay more for childcare! It's so unfair and I don't think it's gonna help anyone. Why do they always gotta mess with stuff that affects us regular folks? This is just gonna make things harder for me and my family.

Fisher Briggs profile image

Fisher Briggs

429

1 year ago

I'm so excited for this new bill! It's going to make a big difference for families like mine. Did you know that it includes provisions for expanding access to high-quality child care options?

Sean McKenzie profile image

Sean McKenzie

491

1 year ago

I think this bill is great because it will help families like mine who struggle to afford child care. It will provide much-needed support for working parents and ensure that children have access to quality care. I'm excited to see how this will improve the lives of so many families across the country. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for training and support for child care providers?

Eden Stanley profile image

Eden Stanley

356

1 year ago

this bill is bad for me and my family. it will make child care more expensive and harder to find. i dont like it at all.

Tallulah Dolan profile image

Tallulah Dolan

389

1 year ago

I heard about this new bill for child care stuff and I think it's pretty cool. I mean, it sounds like it could help out a lot of families like mine who struggle with finding affordable care for our kids. I'm not totally sure what all the details are, but if it means I can finally get some help with paying for child care, then I'm all for it! Can't wait to see how this all plays out.

Kennedy Boyle profile image

Kennedy Boyle

394

1 year ago

I think this bill is good for child care. How will it help families in the long run?