Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB2595

Introduced
4/2/25  

Caption

Building Child Care for a Better Future Act

Impact

The legislation is poised to create a significant increase in funding earmarked for state, territory, and tribal entities, allowing them to better support child care providers. This would help address the existing shortfall in child care services, particularly for low-income families. Key initiatives include providing technical assistance, increasing wages for child care staff, and facilitating the establishment of family child care networks. The bill aims to ensure that these efforts align with community-specific needs, improving access to necessary child care services across diverse communities.

Summary

House Bill 2595, titled the 'Building Child Care for a Better Future Act', aims to amend the Social Security Act to enhance funding for child care services across the United States. The bill proposes an allocation of $20 billion for fiscal year 2026, with subsequent annual appropriations based on inflation adjustments. It seeks to bolster the supply and quality of child care, access, and support for the workforce involved in child care services, particularly in areas identified as having significant need.

Contention

However, the bill has not been without contention. Supporters advocate for the bill as a crucial step to enhance child care options for families, effectively addressing the workforce crisis in the child care sector and improving the quality of services. Critics, meanwhile, may express concerns regarding the efficacy of federal funding and oversight mechanisms, questioning whether such large-scale funding will adequately address local needs and if it will result in sustainable improvements without creating dependencies on state aid.

Congress_id

119-HR-2595

Policy_area

Families

Introduced_date

2025-04-02

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB1285

Building Child Care for a Better Future Act

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