Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act
This bill establishes a low-interest loan program, administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, to support child care providers in rural areas. The program aims to increase the availability of child care by funding the renovation, expansion, or adaptation of structures for child care services in communities with limited options, known as "child care deserts." Eligible providers must be licensed, conduct background checks, and demonstrate that their project will add child care capacity in these underserved rural areas.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Apr 22, 2026
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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