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Public Grants to Boost Child Care Accessibility

This act aims to improve access to child care by expanding the use of public grants. This means that projects increasing the availability of child care facilities will be eligible for financial support, potentially helping families find suitable care for their children and improving their financial well-being.
Key points
New rules allow public grants for projects that directly or indirectly increase child care accessibility.
The Department of Commerce, in consultation with Health and Human Services, will set criteria for evaluating projects, considering areas with child care shortages.
The act supports economic development programs that aim to reduce unemployment, increase incomes, and enhance child care accessibility.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1049
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2021-03-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ACCESS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1049.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New rules allow public grants for projects that directly or indirectly increase child care accessibility.
  • The Department of Commerce, in consultation with Health and Human Services, will set criteria for evaluating projects, considering areas with child care shortages.
  • The act supports economic development programs that aim to reduce unemployment, increase incomes, and enhance child care accessibility.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Family Public Investments Economy