Proposal:Building Child Care for a Better Future Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 1842
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Building Child Care for a Better Future Act

This bill (1) increases funding for child care assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and (2) funds grants to support access to child care in areas of particular need.

Bill Title

Building Child Care for a Better Future Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-05-26: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
• 2021-05-26: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

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