H.R. 2595: Building Child Care for a Better Future Act
This bill, known as the Building Child Care for a Better Future Act, aims to enhance child care services and support to address the growing needs and challenges in child care access, quality, and workforce. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill proposes:
Increased Funding
The bill proposes a substantial increase in funding for child care through the Child Care Entitlement to States. The proposed appropriations are:
- $20 billion for fiscal year 2026, and
- For subsequent years, it will continue to provide funds that are at least equal to the previous year's amount adjusted for inflation.
A portion of these funds will be designated for specific groups:
- 5% for Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
- 4% for territories.
Grants for Child Care Improvement
The bill establishes grants aimed at improving child care workforce, supply, quality, and access—especially in areas deemed to have a significant need. The key features include:
- Appropriating $5 billion each fiscal year specifically for grants targeting these improvements.
- Specific reserved amounts for tribal organizations and territories similar to the main funding provisions.
Workforce Development
To strengthen the child care workforce, the bill outlines provisions for:
- Training and professional development programs.
- Recruitment and retention strategies, including financial support to ensure competitive wages.
- Collaboration with local agencies to assess needs and improve services.
Support for Areas of Need
The bill emphasizes providing services in areas of particular need, which may include rural or underserved communities. Key actions outlined include:
- Engaging community members to identify local child care needs.
- Supporting diverse types of care delivery, such as nontraditional hours and culturally relevant services.
- Funding efforts aimed at enabling dual language learners and children with disabilities.
Program Evaluation and Accountability
To ensure effectiveness, the bill requires:
- Regular evaluations of how funded activities impact child care quality and access.
- Transparency through periodic reporting to Congress regarding fund usage and outcomes.
Timeline
The amendments proposed by this legislation would take effect on October 1, 2025, allowing time for necessary preparations and adjustments.
Relevant Companies
- SYMC - Symantec Corporation, which provides cybersecurity products that may be essential in safeguarding sensitive data managed by child care providers.
- AMZN - Amazon.com, Inc. could see an impact in their educational products and services aimed at early childhood development as demand for quality resources increases.
This is an AI-generated summary of the bill text. There may be mistakes.
Sponsors
26 bill sponsors
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TrackDanny K. Davis
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TrackSuzanne Bonamici
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TrackBrendan F. Boyle
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TrackTroy A. Carter
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TrackJudy Chu
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TrackSuzan K. DelBene
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TrackLloyd Doggett
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TrackDwight Evans
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TrackShomari Figures
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TrackJimmy Gomez
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TrackSteven Horsford
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TrackJulie Johnson
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TrackJohn B. Larson
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TrackKristen McDonald Rivet
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TrackGwen Moore
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TrackEleanor Holmes Norton
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TrackChellie Pingree
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TrackStacey E. Plaskett
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TrackAndrea Salinas
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TrackEmilia Strong Sykes
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TrackLinda T. Sánchez
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TrackShri Thanedar
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TrackRashida Tlaib
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TrackJuan Vargas
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TrackMaxine Waters
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TrackBonnie Watson Coleman
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Actions
2 actions
| Date | Action |
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| Apr. 02, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Apr. 02, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
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