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Building Child Care for a Better Future Act

3/12/2024, 9:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 2013

Bill 118 s 2013, 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 working parents.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to assist states in expanding access to child care services for families in need. This program would provide funding to states to support the development of new child care facilities, as well as the improvement of existing ones. The goal is to increase the availability of high-quality child care options for families, particularly in underserved communities.

Additionally, the Building Child Care for a Better Future Act includes measures to improve the quality of child care services, such as increasing training and professional development opportunities for child care providers. The bill also aims to enhance the safety and well-being of children in child care settings by implementing stricter licensing and inspection requirements. Overall, the Building Child Care for a Better Future Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the challenges facing families in accessing affordable and high-quality child care services. By investing in the expansion and improvement of child care facilities, as well as supporting the professional development of child care providers, the bill aims to create a better future for children and families across the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 2013

Bill S 2013 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2023. Bill S 2013 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2023.  Bill S 2013's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2013

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2013

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2013

Building Child Care for a Better Future Act
Building Child Care for a Better Future Act
A bill to 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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