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DemocratBill · H.R. 9824· House(119-HR-9824)

Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026

Rep. Bonamici
Age: 72 years
Oregon
Introduced
7/22/2026
Last activity
7/23/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Sponsored by
Suzanne Bonamici
Cosponsors
Democrat - 17Republican - 0
Economics and Public Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026," provides supplemental appropriations for specific programs under the Administration for Children and Families. It allocates billions of dollars toward Child Care and Development Block Grants, Child Care Entitlement to States, Head Start, and Preschool Development Grants. These funds are intended to remain available through fiscal year 2029. Additionally, the bill includes a rescission of funds previously made available for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Specifically, it rescinds $70,000,000,000 of unobligated amounts from the Secure America Act.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Would children be better off under this?+10

    The massive infusion of funds into Head Start and preschool grants directly benefits early childhood development.

  • Does this make child care cost less?+10

    The bill allocates nearly $50 billion toward various childcare and early education programs like Head Start and Block Grants.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8

    Increased funding for Head Start and childcare block grants provides significant support for low-income families.

The opposite

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-5

    The bill rescinds $70 billion in funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which negatively impacts border security resources.