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Without Action, America’s Early Learning & Care System Will Collapse

December 19, 2021

“The positive impact of the early learning and care proposal would be felt for generations. So too would the consequences of inaction.” WASHINGTON — The following is a statement from First …

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Child Care and Pre-K in the Build Back Better Act: A Look at the Legislative Text

December 14, 2021

As part of President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, Congress is considering the Build Back Better Act with proposals aimed at creating jobs, providing tax relief to the middle-class, and …

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U.S. House Passes Build Back Better Act with Transformative Investments in America’s Early Learning System

November 19, 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, which includes a historic $390 billion investment to transform America’s early learning system. If enacted, the bill would expand …

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Fast Facts: Impact of Child Care & Pre-K Proposal in Build Back Better Framework

November 3, 2021

On October 28th, President Biden unveiled a final framework for the Build Back Better Act, which includes a long-overdue, transformative $400 billion investment in child care and preschool as a …

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Transformative Investment in Child Care and Pre-K Included in Reconciliation Package

October 28, 2021

WASHINGTON — Moments ago, President Biden unveiled a final framework for the Build Back Better Act, setting an overall $1.75 trillion price tag for the budget reconciliation package that includes a long …

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Senate FY2022 Appropriations Proposal Includes Increases to Existing Federal Early Learning Programs

October 18, 2021

Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee released its proposed FY2022 funding bills, a 12-bill package to fund the federal government beyond December 3, 2021 when government funding under the most recent …

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FAQ on Preschool and the Expansion Proposal in the Build Back Better Act

October 12, 2021

The Build Back Better Act (BBB) proposes a federal partnership with states to offer high-quality, free, inclusive, and mixed-delivery preschool services to all three- and four-year old children on a …

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500+ Organizations from All 50 States Unite Behind Child Care, Paid Leave, and Child Tax Credit in Build Back Better Act

October 8, 2021

WASHINGTON – As negotiations on the budget reconciliation process continue, over 550 organizations have signed onto a letter to Democratic Congressional leaders urging lawmakers to maintain crucial provisions of the …

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Build Back Better Act: Child Care in the House Ways and Means Committee Package

September 16, 2021

As part of President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda with proposals to create jobs, cut taxes, and lower costs for working families, the House and Senate are considering the Build …

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Child Care and Preschool in the Build Back Better Act

July 29, 2021

The Biden administration’s proposal to reform and invest in America’s early learning and care system   In April, the White House unveiled the details of President Biden’s American Families Plan, …

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House Approves Important Annual Funding Increases for Federal Early Learning and Care Programs

July 29, 2021

WASHINGTON — This week, the House of Representatives passed a FY2022 funding package, which includes important funding increases for core federal early learning programs, including the Child Care and Development …

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Over 160 National and State Child Advocacy Groups Call on Democratic Leaders to Prioritize Child Care & Early Learning Funding in Reconciliation

July 28, 2021

WASHINGTON –  As Congress grapples with many important and competing priorities, more than 160 national, state, and local organizations and child care providers, led by First Five Years Fund (FFYF), …

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