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H.R. 2282: Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act

The "Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act" focuses on reauthorizing the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act. The key objectives of the bill include:

Increased Funding

  • The bill proposes to increase funding for childcare assistance to $14 billion annually.
  • This funding increment will be effective from the year 2026 and will continue through 2031.

Enhancing Parental Choice

  • The legislation aims to provide parents with more options regarding childcare services.
  • This includes expanding the range of available providers to better meet the diverse needs of families.

Promoting Relative Caregiving

  • The bill seeks to support arrangements where relatives provide childcare for eligible children.
  • This initiative recognizes the important role that family members often play in childcare.

Elimination of Barriers for Caregivers

  • The legislation aims to remove obstacles that caregivers face when trying to support eligible children.
  • This could involve streamlining processes or reducing regulatory burdens for caregivers.

Overall Impact

The act intends to improve access to quality childcare services and increase support for families who rely on various forms of caregiving, thereby fostering an environment where parents can make informed choices about their children's care.

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Actions

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Date Action
Mar. 24, 2025 Introduced in House
Mar. 24, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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