Policy Priority
Legislative Updates
Increasing access to quality, affordable child care remains a unifying issue with strong bipartisan support. The current Congress has multiple bipartisan bills designed to support working families, improve the early learning and care workforce, elevate quality, and strengthen existing programs.
First Five Years Fund works closely with lawmakers, congressional staffers, and policy experts to provide regular updates on legislative priorities in Congress.
Current
Status
Recent bipartisan bills like the Child Care Modernization Act, the SEED Act, and the After Hours Child Care Act have brought together Members of Congress on legislation designed to better meet the growing child care needs of working families, providers, and employers.
