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Build Housing with Care Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-646| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (34)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Build Housing with Care Act of 2025" seeks to expand access to affordable housing and child care by establishing a new grant program. This program, administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will award competitive grants to eligible entities for the design, planning, construction, conversion, retrofitting, preservation, or renovation of co-location facilities , which are housing facilities that include an eligible child care provider on or near their premises. HUD will consult with the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, the Treasury, and Agriculture in developing the program. To receive a grant, applicants must certify that the associated child care provider is eligible for Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) assistance or commit to establishing such a partnership within one year. Applications must also ensure that funded activities will not result in resident evictions, include a plan for resident engagement, and certify compliance with environmental and land use laws. A business plan for the child care provider, including licensing information and contracts for low-income family enrollment, is also required. Priority for grant awards will be given to projects in child care deserts , low-income communities, or rural areas, as well as those serving very-low income families or partnering with a community development financial institution (CDFI). Eligible entities can receive up to $10,000,000, with funds usable for various stages of facility development, including acquisition and long-term leasing. Grant recipients may distribute funds to other entities like government agencies, nonprofit housing developers, or public housing agencies, and CDFIs can capitalize amounts to create financial products. The bill allows up to 10 percent of grant funds for pre-development activities and another 10 percent for partnering with CDFIs to provide technical assistance and capacity building. HUD is also tasked with providing technical assistance and publishing best practices for co-location facilities. An annual report to Congress is mandated, detailing program implementation, including the number of grants awarded, child care slots created or preserved, and demographic data of residents. Furthermore, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2030 to carry out the grant program. It also directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report within 12 months on child care access for residents of public housing dwelling units. This study will evaluate the use of existing federal funds for child care facilities, the impact of housing and child care costs, barriers to facility development, and the efficacy of various tax credits and assistance programs for public housing residents.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9375
Build Housing with Care Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3207
Build Housing with Care Act of 2023
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-310
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9375
    Build Housing with Care Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3207
    Build Housing with Care Act of 2023


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-310
    Introduced in Senate

Housing and Community Development

Child care and developmentCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHousing and community development fundingPublic housing

Build Housing with Care Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-646| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
The "Build Housing with Care Act of 2025" seeks to expand access to affordable housing and child care by establishing a new grant program. This program, administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will award competitive grants to eligible entities for the design, planning, construction, conversion, retrofitting, preservation, or renovation of co-location facilities , which are housing facilities that include an eligible child care provider on or near their premises. HUD will consult with the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, the Treasury, and Agriculture in developing the program. To receive a grant, applicants must certify that the associated child care provider is eligible for Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) assistance or commit to establishing such a partnership within one year. Applications must also ensure that funded activities will not result in resident evictions, include a plan for resident engagement, and certify compliance with environmental and land use laws. A business plan for the child care provider, including licensing information and contracts for low-income family enrollment, is also required. Priority for grant awards will be given to projects in child care deserts , low-income communities, or rural areas, as well as those serving very-low income families or partnering with a community development financial institution (CDFI). Eligible entities can receive up to $10,000,000, with funds usable for various stages of facility development, including acquisition and long-term leasing. Grant recipients may distribute funds to other entities like government agencies, nonprofit housing developers, or public housing agencies, and CDFIs can capitalize amounts to create financial products. The bill allows up to 10 percent of grant funds for pre-development activities and another 10 percent for partnering with CDFIs to provide technical assistance and capacity building. HUD is also tasked with providing technical assistance and publishing best practices for co-location facilities. An annual report to Congress is mandated, detailing program implementation, including the number of grants awarded, child care slots created or preserved, and demographic data of residents. Furthermore, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2030 to carry out the grant program. It also directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report within 12 months on child care access for residents of public housing dwelling units. This study will evaluate the use of existing federal funds for child care facilities, the impact of housing and child care costs, barriers to facility development, and the efficacy of various tax credits and assistance programs for public housing residents.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9375
Build Housing with Care Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3207
Build Housing with Care Act of 2023
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-310
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9375
    Build Housing with Care Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3207
    Build Housing with Care Act of 2023


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-310
    Introduced in Senate
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (34)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Financial Services Committee

Housing and Community Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child care and developmentCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHousing and community development fundingPublic housing