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DemocratBill · H.R. 8590· House(119-HR-8590)

CARE for Parenting Students Act

Rep. Strickland
Age: 64 years
Washington
Introduced
4/29/2026
Last activity
4/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Marilyn Strickland
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Families
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Childcare Access for all Recognized Education for Parenting Students Act," seeks to clarify eligibility for certain student populations. It specifically targets child care assistance available under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. The legislation aims to expand the definition of parental activity to include various educational programs. These include programs accredited by institutions of higher education or agencies recognized by the Department of Education. It also covers programs registered with the Department of Labor or approved by various State departments for nursing assistant certification. Finally, the bill authorizes $850,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out these purposes.

Yes· 3 of 22

  • Would students be better off under this?+10

    Directly expands childcare eligibility and funding for parenting students.

  • Does this make child care cost less?+10

    The bill directly expands eligibility and funding for childcare assistance for parenting students.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9

    Provides critical financial support for child care to those who cannot afford it.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5

    The bill increases government spending by authorizing $850 million annually from 2027-2031.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-3

    It increases federal spending without identified funding offsets.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2

    The bill authorizes an additional $4.25 billion in spending over five years.