Bill · H.R. 5363· House(119-HR-5363)
Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/15/2025
- Last activity
- 12/2/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Sponsored by
- Marie Perez
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2025," authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Initiative. The initiative aims to address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. To achieve this, the Secretary will prioritize specific loan and grant programs for qualified applicants. Priority will be given to communities in farming-dependent counties and a balanced geographical distribution of benefits. The Secretary is also authorized to use various intermediaries to provide assistance for childcare facilities and providers. Finally, the Act requires an evaluation of the projects and a subsequent report to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill aims to improve the availability, quality, and cost of childcare for young children.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
The initiative is specifically designed to improve childcare availability and quality in rural and agricultural communities.
Does this make child care cost less?+7
The bill specifically directs the Secretary to address the cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Childcare Access and Quality: The initiative aims to address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities (Section 2(b)).
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Support for Childcare Providers: The Secretary may use intermediaries to provide technical, financial, or managerial assistance to childcare providers (Section 2(e)(2)).
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Improvement of Childcare Facilities: The initiative allows for assistance in the acquisition, construction, renovation, or improvement of childcare facilities (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Priority for Farming-Dependent Areas: The Secretary is directed to give priority to communities in farming-dependent counties (Section 2(d)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For Rural Residents+7Good For Farmers+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6Increases Job Creation+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+7Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+7
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+2
- 7/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 9/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois