HR 1408
Affordable Child Care Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:32 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Affordable Child Care Act, aims to make childcare more affordable for American families by increasing tax benefits related to childcare expenses. Specifically, it doubles the amount families can claim on their taxes for the child and dependent care credit, as well as the dependent care assistance program. It also doubles the employer-provided childcare credit. These changes will take effect starting January 1, 2025.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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