Democratic Women’s Caucus leaders urge HHS to withdraw a rule that threatens child care affordability and accessibility.
Quiver AI Summary
Democratic Women’s Caucus Voices Concerns: Representatives Lateefah Simon, Debbie Dingell, Brittany Pettersen, and Suzanne Bonamici, along with 23 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, have urged the Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw a proposed rule that they claim would make child care less affordable and accessible for families.
Impact of Proposed Rule Highlighted: The letter addressed to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy criticized the proposed rule for potentially reversing beneficial provisions of the Child Care and Development Fund, such as capping child care copayments at 7% of household income. They argue that the repeal could worsen conditions for families and child care providers.
Call for Federal Investment: The group calls for sustained federal investment in child care, emphasizing the need for affordable options that support working families. They express that the proposed rule does not aid in reducing costs for families and does not support women and children adequately.
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