Several members of the U.S. Congress, including Rep. Nikki B, Rep. Carbajal, Rep. Joe Morelle, and others, are advocating for increased federal funding for child care. They stress the importance of affordable, accessible child care, highlighting the impact on families and the economy. The funding, initially provided in the American Rescue Plan Act, expired in 2021, leading to a crisis affecting thousands of programs and children. The lawmakers are urging congressional leadership to renew this critical funding to support child care providers and families.
I grew up with a single mom, so I know child care is essential. I was proud to join my colleagues in urging House leadership to secure robust funding for child care in FY 2024 appropriations and any future supplemental funding to meet the needs of families and businesses. https://t.co/aUyNDaf0Gy
"We are at a crisis point... Childcare is unaffordable. We need a long-term strategy & immediate supports." @HamiltonAoife @EFCCG #SundayPolitics | @MarkCarruthers7 https://t.co/qkfzrmkLUw
Child care is vital to our families, workforce and economic development. Today, @SenAngusKing and I introduced our Right Start Child Care and Education Act to reform the federal tax code and help ensure families everywhere can access affordable child care.https://t.co/PYnuSIf7bD
In 2021, POTUS and Congressional Democrats provided significant federal child care funding. House Republicans allowed much of it to expire in September. I joined @SenTimKaine, @RepBonamici and other colleagues to call for new investments to address the growing childcare crisis. https://t.co/d19UpneN5F
As a parent of young kids, I know the importance of quality, affordable childcare. We're working to make sure our FY24 budget includes the funding needed to address the child care crisis and support providers and families. https://t.co/BVSZ17cw8q
I'm collaborating with fellow Democrats to advocate for more child care funding. Recently, I joined a letter urging House & Senate leaders to prioritize increased child care funding in the FY 24 legislation & consider including more child care provisions. https://t.co/wUyC26XtDU
Families across the US face the same problem: the lack of affordable, accessible child care. That’s why 131 of my colleagues and I signed onto a letter calling for funding for child care - so no one will be forced to choose between work or staying home to care for their kids. https://t.co/f39Wih0eSe
Congress must renew crucial funding for child care. We're urging @SpeakerJohnson to include child care funding in future appropriations bills. The impact of the pandemic on child care, combined with low wages, limits people’s options. Families and care workers need more support. https://t.co/JtwtmPM1te
American families are living through a childcare crisis. Per @Ready_Nation: lack of affordable childcare costs us $122 billion in lost earnings, productivity, and tax revenue every year. I joined @SenTimKaine & @RepBonamici to call for robust childcare funding in '24. https://t.co/7544mif3Ea
Last year, funding for child care from the American Rescue Plan Act expired, putting more than 1,000 programs in Colorado in danger and impacting more than 83,000 kids. This week I joined my colleagues in urging congressional leadership to renew this critical funding ⬇️ https://t.co/M3cb9MtZhV
I joined this letter led by @RepBonamici & @SenTimKaine to urge congressional leadership to renew vital child care funding we passed in the American Rescue Plan to help providers stay open & serve families: https://t.co/N5r3IoiMGq
Access to quality, reliable childcare is fundamental to a strong workforce and a successful economy—but high costs are leaving families stranded. That is why I am working to make safe and affordable childcare available for all. https://t.co/O45hjhhTQO
Central Coast families are facing skyrocketing child care costs and local providers are still struggling to stay afloat. That’s why I’m pushing to prioritize robust federal funding for child care, to improve access to quality affordable child care across our communities. https://t.co/MMJhb8FbVW
We must ensure that all families have access to quality child care, while also supporting our dedicated child care providers. I’m proud to join @SenTimKaine & @RepBonamici in calling for critical federal resources to support access to child care and the workers who provide it. https://t.co/4DOzrWF60H