Bipartisan Lawmakers Prioritize Child Care Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Our health care and lab workers need support so I introduced legislation with @SenatorShaheen to provide child care and elder care resources to our health care workers on the frontlines of the #coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/iiJ7bu47HZ

— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) March 24, 2020

One of my priorities is to help Iowa's child care providers & workers during this crisis. I'm working to ensure providers get forgivable loans to keep folks on payroll & pay bills. It's the right thing to do, & I'm urging the Senate to prioritize this. https://t.co/E38CfxPV7M

— Joni Ernst (@SenJoniErnst) March 21, 2020

We must pass a strong economic package that supports the most vulnerable during this crisis. As negotiations continue, I’m pushing to make sure the final deal includes expanded child care funding for healthcare workers and others on the frontlines.

— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) March 21, 2020

As we face this crisis, many people are still going to work to keep us safe. We are incredibly grateful for their work, but with schools closed down across the country, many need child care. To those on the front lines in MN who need child care, visit https://t.co/MfO2wFePcC.

— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) March 25, 2020

➡️Financial support for health care workers and other essential workers to help them afford child care costs. This was a top priority for me and I fought for its inclusion to ensure these workers can continue their important work.

— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) March 26, 2020

I’m thinking of doctors and nurses and front line workers in health care and public safety, and the folks keeping child care centers running so these folks can go to work.

— Tina Smith (@TinaSmithMN) March 23, 2020

As already overburdened child care providers face increased strain during this #coronavirus outbreak, we need to help increase their capacity. I wrote a letter urging Congressional leaders to strengthen support for child care in the next relief package: https://t.co/kBwNv6x96f

— Senator Todd Young (@SenToddYoung) March 20, 2020

The Louisiana Dept of Education has opened the Child Care Assistance Program to help the families of workers deemed critical during the virus response such as medical professionals, first responders, agriculture, public works, and the energy industry.https://t.co/jNWbmoLh9X

— Rep. Ralph Abraham (@RepAbraham) March 23, 2020

Tomorrow, the Y’s 11 Family Centers in Maryland will open to provide child care for first responders and frontline health care workers fighting #COVID19.

We get through this together, by leaning on each other and the strength of our communities. https://t.co/aenitDQuOa

— Anthony G. Brown (@OAGMaryland) March 24, 2020

#COVID19 is highlighting the unfortunate consequences of long time underinvestment in #childcare. Immediate action must be taken to address these gaps for child care providers, educators, families– right now– but also critically important for our long term recovery.

— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) March 22, 2020

The coronavirus stimulus package must put the health and financial security of our families and workers first. It should include:

➡️ protections for workers
➡️ clear accountability
➡️ relief for small businesses
➡️ childcare support
➡️ student loan debt relief

& much more.

— Rep. Sharice Davids (@RepDavids) March 23, 2020

We must ensure families can access child care during this pandemic and beyond by providing providers supplies to keep kids healthy, as well as financial support to stay in business.

Check out #COVID19 resources for parents and providers from @texasaeyc: https://t.co/9TJkKx36PA

— Lloyd Doggett (@RepLloydDoggett) March 18, 2020

I separated from the Air Force partly because I couldn't access affordable childcare. Military families still struggle with this 30 years later. I'm fighting to change this. In the midst of #coronavirus pandemic, we are being reminded how important childcare is to our workforce. pic.twitter.com/VSFkyvdcEj

— Chrissy Houlahan (@RepHoulahan) March 20, 2020

I join families across the country in thanking our nation’s child care providers who are caring for children and assisting families during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/PgOC4kzdYA

— Steny Hoyer (@RepStenyHoyer) March 26, 2020

Thank you @GovSisolak for making sure child care is available to our first responders and health care workers.

If you have questions about child care in southern Nevada, reach out to @LVULECC at 702-473-9400https://t.co/ak8zEyp4sK

— Congresswoman Susie Lee (@RepSusieLee) March 25, 2020

As a single working mom, I have to juggle—I couldn’t do it without a childcare provider. As the #COVID_19 pandemic continues to take kids out of school and after this emergency has passed, let’s take time to thank our nation’s #childcare providers, who make the juggling possible.

— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) March 22, 2020

Beginning today, @YCentralMD will provide child care for the children of frontline health care workers and first responders. The centers will remain closed to the general public. Parents who qualify can register at https://t.co/Qi1KzRc9k6.

— Rep. John Sarbanes (@RepSarbanes) March 25, 2020

During these challenging times, I want to thank the child care workers out there who are making sure many of our front line health care workers, first responders, grocers, restaurant workers – and so many others – are still able to work. #FamiliesFirst pic.twitter.com/hEKtkmlJYe

— Jan Schakowsky (@janschakowsky) March 26, 2020

I wanted to make sure you saw this guidance from the Governor’s office for emergency child care during the state-wide school closures. This includes guidance for daycares, public schools, local governments and more. More here: https://t.co/fEoBiHntwm

— Rep. Rob Wittman (@RobWittman) March 25, 2020