Rise Up for Child Care Act of 2026
Key claim: The Rise Up for Child Care Act of 2026 (HR9993) was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Abstract
(HR9993 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-07-30): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Why this matters
Ways and Means referral (rather than Education and Workforce) signals the bill likely operates through the tax code — potentially via child care tax credits or employer incentives — rather than direct CCDBG or Head Start appropriations. For families and providers, the practical implications remain unknown until text is available, but the committee routing distinguishes it from other pending child care bills in this area that pursue grant or block-grant approaches.