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Child Care for Every Community Act

12/14/2023, 1:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 388

The Child Care for Every Community Act, also known as Bill 118 s 388, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide access to affordable and high-quality child care for families in every community across the country.

The bill proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. Firstly, it aims to increase funding for child care assistance programs, such as the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program, which provides financial assistance to low-income families for child care services. This increased funding would help more families afford child care and ensure that children have access to safe and nurturing environments while their parents are at work.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the quality of child care by implementing higher standards for providers and increasing training and support for early childhood educators. This would help ensure that children receive the best possible care and education during their formative years. Furthermore, the Child Care for Every Community Act includes provisions to expand access to child care for underserved communities, such as rural areas and communities of color. By targeting resources to these communities, the bill aims to address disparities in access to child care and support all families in finding suitable care for their children. Overall, the Child Care for Every Community Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to make high-quality child care accessible and affordable for all families in the United States. By increasing funding, improving quality standards, and targeting resources to underserved communities, this bill has the potential to positively impact the lives of children and families across the country.

Congressional Summary of S 388

Child Care for Every Community Act

This bill provides funds to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for an affordable child care and early learning program. Children who are not yet required to attend school may participate in the program regardless of family income, disability status, citizenship status, or employment of a family member.

Under the program, HHS must support sponsors (e.g., states, local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofit community organizations) that provide child care and early learning services for families.

Families must pay a subsidized fee, based on their income, for the services. The fees are waived for children from families with incomes below 200% of the poverty line. The fees are capped at 7% of a family's income regardless of the family's income level.

Current Status of Bill S 388

Bill S 388 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill S 388 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 9, 2023.  Bill S 388's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 388

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 388

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Adoption and foster care
- Adult education and literacy
- Advisory bodies
- Building construction
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child care and development
- Comprehensive health care
- Congressional oversight
- Disability and paralysis
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Education of the disadvantaged
- Education programs funding
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Elementary and secondary education
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Employment and training programs
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Food assistance and relief
- Foreign language and bilingual programs
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care coverage and access
- Higher education
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Indian social and development programs
- Intergovernmental relations
- Labor-management relations
- Licensing and registrations
- Medical education
- Mental health
- Nutrition and diet
- Performance measurement
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Preschool education
- Public-private cooperation
- Research administration and funding
- Right of privacy
- School administration
- Science and engineering education
- Special education
- State and local government operations
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- User charges and fees
- Wages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 388

Child Care for Every Community Act
Child Care for Every Community Act
A bill to establish universal child care and early learning programs.

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