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Bipartisan Support Grows for Child Care Modernization Act

9/24/2025

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Summary

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Child Care Modernization Act seeks to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) for the first time in over a decade.
Senators Deb Fischer, Kirsten Gillibrand, John Hickenlooper, and Susan Collins back the bill, signaling bipartisan support.
The Zero to Five Montana Summit notes local progress and House Bill 924; Governor Greg Gianforte urges business involvement.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1996, the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) aimed to assist low-income families with child care. In 2001, Congress allocated $4.8 billion to improve these services. Recent bipartisan support from Senators Deb Fischer and Kirsten Gillibrand highlights a renewed focus on child care, essential for economic stability and workforce participation, reflecting ongoing legislative efforts to enhance child development outcomes.

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Story summary

Child Care Modernization Act seeks to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) for the first time in over a decade.
Senators Deb Fischer, Kirsten Gillibrand, John Hickenlooper, and Susan Collins back the bill, signaling bipartisan support.
The Zero to Five Montana Summit notes local progress and House Bill 924; Governor Greg Gianforte urges business involvement.

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