| Bill | S 137 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | Senate Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Right Start Child Care and Education Act of 2019
This bill expands the tax credits and exclusions that are available for child care expenses. The bill includes provisions that
- increase the tax credit for employer-provided child care facilities;
- increase the household and dependent care tax credit and make the credit refundable;
- allow a new $2,000 annual tax credit for three years for child care providers who hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child care, or a related degree and who provide at least 1,200 hours of child care services in a taxable year; and
- increase the tax exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance.
Bill Title
Right Start Child Care and Education Act of 2019
Linked Goals
Steps
Steps taken on this bill were not available from Congress.gov.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.