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Proposal:Improving Access to Child Care Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill HR 1245
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 116
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Improving Access to Child Care Act

This bill eliminates certain funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and increases certain funding for child care assistance. Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates the TANF Contingency Fund, which provides additional funds to states in economic distress; and (2) increases and extends child care assistance provided to states and tribes through the Child Care Entitlement to States.

Bill Title

Improving Access to Child Care Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
  • 2019-02-14: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2019-02-14: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-14: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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