Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB310

Introduced

1/29/25

Refer

1/29/25

Caption

Build Housing with Care Act of 2025

Impact

If enacted, SB310 would significantly alter the landscape of assistance related to housing and child care access in the United States. The bill allocates $100 million annually from 2026 to 2031 for facilitating the development and renovation of co-location facilities, where child care services would be situated alongside housing. This program emphasizes equal opportunity for residents in low-income communities to access affordable child care, which may improve economic stability for many families. Reports generated from the program would further enhance transparency and accountability regarding fund distribution and impacts.

Summary

SB310, titled the 'Build Housing with Care Act of 2025', aims to create a grant program that addresses the interlinked crises of affordable housing and child care by promoting the co-location of housing and child care facilities. The bill seeks to expand access to affordable housing while ensuring that adequate child care is also available for families, especially in areas designated as 'child care deserts'. The proposed program will facilitate grants supporting the integration of child care services within housing complexes, thus eliminating barriers families face in accessing both critical services.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise concerning the balance of funding distribution and prioritization criteria for grant applications. For example, eligible entities would receive preference based on their operational location in child care deserts or their partnership with community development financial institutions. There may also be debates regarding how effectively the bill addresses the root causes of child care shortages and housing disparities, and whether the proposed $10 million grant limit per entity is sufficient to meet the needs of larger-scale projects. Additionally, issues of ensuring local engagement in planning processes and not displacing current residents from housing would be sensitive topics as the bill progresses.

Congress_id

119-S-310

Policy_area

Housing and Community Development

Introduced_date

2025-01-29

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