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Lawmakers Push for Universal Child Care Amid Tax Credit Failures

7/22/2025

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Child care tax credits fall woefully short, offering just $150 for low-income families and $1,800 for middle-income ones, despite annual costs soaring over $13,000. With two-thirds of Americans supporting affordable child care, lawmakers are stepping up with the Child Care for Working Families Act, aiming for a universal public child care system to address this pressing need.

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Story summary

Child care tax credits fall woefully short, offering just $150 for low-income families and $1,800 for middle-income ones, despite annual costs soaring over $13,000. With two-thirds of Americans supporting affordable child care, lawmakers are stepping up with the Child Care for Working Families Act, aiming for a universal public child care system to address this pressing need.