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Recognizing the needs of American children, families, employers, and child care providers, Congress in recent years has taken an unprecedented interest in finding bipartisan solutions to challenges in early learning and care. While Congress produced numerous early learning and care proposals, below are a selection of bills which have garnered support by Democrats and Republicans, who identified solutions to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, support educators, elevate quality, improve access and affordability, and strengthen existing programs. These proposals range from comprehensive to targeted and highlight the complex needs facing families, children, and educators, specific to early education and care, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (author abstract)
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United States