H.R.2595

The Building Child Care for a Better Future Act increases funding for child care, focusing on supply, quality, and access in areas of particular need.

The bill amends the Social Security Act to enhance child care funding, targeting areas with low supply and high need. It allocates $20 billion for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years, with adjustments based on the consumer price index. Funds are reserved for grants to Indian tribes, territories, and technical assistance. States must certify that grant funds supplement, not replace, existing child care assistance. The bill also establishes criteria for determining areas in need of child care and mandates evaluations of grant impact.