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H.R. 1296 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2025

H.R. 1296 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 13, 2025, sponsored by Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. with 39 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 13, 2025
Co-sponsors
39
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2025 This bill establishes a temporary (for seven years) refundable tax credit for certain expenses incurred to establish and operate a qualified family child care provider.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 13, 2025)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1296 (119th Congress): Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-1296/expanding-child-care-access-act-of-2025 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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