118th Congress: Bipartisan Child Care Legislation Addressing Supply, Cost, Accessibility, and Quality

Reliable, affordable child care is essential for hard-working families. Parents need it so they have peace of mind that their children are safe and cared for while they are at work or school. Employers need it to build a stable, dependable workforce. And young children benefit from the early learning opportunities to build cognitive and social skills during their first five years. But our nation’s child care system doesn’t work for far too many families and providers.

Congress has the power to make a difference. Increasing access to quality, affordable child care remains a unifying issue with strong bipartisan support, which is important in crafting sound, long-lasting solutions. The document below lists a selection of bills that have been proposed by both Democrats and Republicans. These bills are designed to support working families, improve the early learning and care workforce, elevate quality, increase access and affordability, and strengthen existing programs.

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