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S. 388 (118th)

Child Care for Every Community Act

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Introduced

9 February 2023

Last action

9 February 2023 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Edward Markey, Bernie Sanders, Richard Blumenthal, Sheldon Whitehouse, Tina Smith, Ron Wyden, Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Peter Welch, Jeff Merkley

Subjects

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Source updated

5 December 2025

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Summary

Child Care for Every Community Act This bill provides funds to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for an affordable child care and early learning program. Children who are not yet required to attend school may participate in the program regardless of family income, disability status, citizenship status, or employment of a family member. Under the program, HHS must support sponsors (e.g., states, local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofit community organizations) that provide child care and early learning services for families. Families must pay a subsidized fee, based on their income, for the services. The fees are waived for children from families with incomes below 200% of the poverty line. The fees are capped at 7% of a family's income regardless of the family's income level.

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Timeline

  1. 9 February 2023

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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