State of Play
week of JuLY 22 2024
Appropriations:
This week, keeping an eye on the House appropriations bill from the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies to see if the bill will come to the House floor for a vote before members start their August recess.
Tax analysis:
New analysis of government data has found that previous expansions of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), the only tax credit designed to offset child care costs, saved families an average of $1,500 on child care. Find out more. Find out more.
New data:
FFYF recently released brand-new child care and early learning state fact sheets which show how federal investments in child care impact working parents, children, and the economy. Find your state and share with lawmakers.
