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| https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-owens-lead-bill-expand-child-care-options-build-existing-bipartisan | Hinson, Owens Lead Bill to Expand Child Care Options, Build on Existing, Bipartisan Program | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | IA | Ashley Hinson | H001091 | hinson.house.gov | hinson | https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Ashley Hinson (IA-01) and Burgess Owens (UT-04), Ranking Member of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee, introduced The Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Reauthorization Act of 2022, legislation to renew a historically bipartisan program that has supported affordable child care options for hardworking American families since 1990. “Access to affordable child care, especially for families in rural communities, is a top concern for Iowans," said Rep. Hinson. "I’ve visited child care centers in our district with waiting lists of over 100 kids -- parents shouldn’t have to choose between working and taking care of their children, but many are currently faced with that impossible and stressful decision. This legislation will help ensure families have access to child care so that they can more comfortably live, work, and raise a family in Iowa.” “The cost of child care is skyrocketing, and the sticker shock is a roadblock for parents across America as they work to earn a living, get an education, and make ends meet,” said Rep. Owens. “For the past 30 years, the bipartisan Child Care Development Block Grant has delivered flexible, affordable, and trusted childcare options at low or no cost to millions of low-income families. The work to improve educational opportunities and outcomes begins with ensuring that every parent has the ability to choose the child care option that meets the unique needs of their family, and I am proud to join Congresswoman Hinson to lead the program's reauthorization.” Background: The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (CCDBG) is a law that authorizes the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program, which is administered by states, territories, and tribes. States use CCDF to provide financial assistance to low-income, working families so they can afford child care services, and to build the child care workforce. The program ensures parents can select the child care option that best meets their family's needs. The full text of the legislation is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |