To enhance the supply of child care, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · October 1, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
# Summary of H.R. 9901, Child Care for America Act of 2024
This comprehensive legislation establishes three major child care support programs totaling approximately $156 billion over ten years. The bill creates a Child Care for America Grant Program providing $78 billion (2024-2028) and $78 billion (2029-2034) to states and tribal organizations to expand affordable, high-quality child care services for children under six. States must match federal funds starting at 5 percent in 2026-2027, increasing to 10 percent by 2028-2034. The program requires at least 70 percent of funds support direct services to families, with allocations for wage increases, facility improvements, and innovation initiatives. All child care providers receiving funds must reduce parent fees, with a goal of $10 daily maximum copayment for low-income families.
A second program provides $4 billion annually (2024-2034) in direct cash assistance to stay-at-home parents caring for children under age three, with monthly stipends of $300 per child for families earning up to $75,000 (single) or $150,000 (married). This program operates through the tax system, administered by the IRS with annual recertification.
A third program establishes the "Kin Care" initiative providing $5 billion annually to support family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) care providers serving low-income families up to 100 percent of state median income. The program includes mandatory training, background checks, safety standards, and payment rates set at no less than 75 percent of licensed family child care rates in each state.
The bill affects families seeking affordable child care, child care providers and workers, states administering programs, and tribal organizations. It includes extensive oversight mechanisms, fraud prevention measures, and requires states to prioritize serving low-income and underserved populations.
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