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Senator Fischer Champions Bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act

9/30/2025

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Summary

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U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) wrote an op-ed in the Lincoln Journal Star promoting the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act to provide quality, affordable child care for working families.
The Act aims to provide quality, affordable care for working families across the United States.
Fischer emphasizes that child care is a non-partisan issue affecting Democrats and Republicans.

History

Historical Context

The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act was enacted in 1990 to assist low-income families with child care costs, allocating about $2.4 billion annually for over 1.5 million children. Senator Deb Fischer's support for the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act continues this legacy, addressing ongoing challenges in child care affordability and quality, essential for economic stability and workforce participation.

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Story summary

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) wrote an op-ed in the Lincoln Journal Star promoting the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act to provide quality, affordable child care for working families.
The Act aims to provide quality, affordable care for working families across the United States.
Fischer emphasizes that child care is a non-partisan issue affecting Democrats and Republicans.

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