# Plain Language Summary of H.R. 2010

This bill would cap the amount of federal money available for child care assistance in 2024 at $5.276 billion. The Child Care and Development Block Grant is a federal program that helps states pay for child care services for low-income families—essentially, it's money that goes to states to help make child care more affordable for working parents who can't otherwise afford it.

The practical effect of this bill is that it would freeze or potentially reduce funding for child care programs compared to what might otherwise be available. If states were expecting more money or if the program normally receives increases to keep up with inflation and growing demand, this cap would prevent that from happening. This means fewer families might be able to access subsidized child care, waiting lists could get longer, or states might have to reduce the amount of help they give to families already receiving assistance.

Who gets hit hardest? Working parents with low to moderate incomes who rely on child care subsidies to afford care while they work. Child care providers who depend on these government payments might also feel the impact if funding becomes tighter. Additionally, states would have less flexibility in expanding their child care programs or helping more families in their communities.

It's worth noting that this bill was introduced in March 2023 but hasn't become law—it's still in the legislative process. Whether it passes depends on votes in Congress and the President's approval.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families, Payments to States for the Child Care and Development Block Grant for fiscal year 2024.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Administration for Children and Families' Payments to States for the Child Care and Development Block Grant account.</p>