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Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act

USA117th CongressS-1398| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (7)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Universal Child Care and Early Learning 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 at least six weeks of age but 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1878
Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2886
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1878
    Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act


  • April 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • April 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2886
    Introduced in House

Families

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2886: Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careAdult education and literacyAdvisory bodiesBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentComprehensive health careCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseEducational facilities and institutionsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFood assistance and reliefForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLabor-management relationsLicensing and registrationsMedical educationMental healthNutrition and dietPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePreschool educationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingRight of privacySchool administrationScience and engineering educationSpecial educationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaUser charges and feesWages and earnings

Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act

USA117th CongressS-1398| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Universal Child Care and Early Learning 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 at least six weeks of age but 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1878
Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2886
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1878
    Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act


  • April 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • April 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2886
    Introduced in House
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (7)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Families

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2886: Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careAdult education and literacyAdvisory bodiesBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentComprehensive health careCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseEducational facilities and institutionsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFood assistance and reliefForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLabor-management relationsLicensing and registrationsMedical educationMental healthNutrition and dietPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePreschool educationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingRight of privacySchool administrationScience and engineering educationSpecial educationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaUser charges and feesWages and earnings