ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP for LEARNING CARE GROUP

Education EDU

Policy and funding issues related to early education and child care, the federal response to the COVID-19 virus, and student loan relief for early educators, including the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) and the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2022 (S. 3899) and implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2), the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260).

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; White House Office

Bills named: S. 3899 (117th), H.R. 5376 (117th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Tax incentives to support access to child care for families and child care centers, including the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021 (H.R. 927/S. 271) and the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), and implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2).

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 5376 (117th), H.R. 927 (117th), S. 271 (117th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

Policy and funding issues related to early education and child care and funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program, including the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2022 (S. 3899), and the FY 2023 LHHS appropriations bill (H.R. 8295).

Contacted: White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: S. 3899 (117th), H.R. 8295 (117th), H.R. 5376 (117th)