Mark Takano: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. I support this amendment because veterans should be able to receive stipends for…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. I support this amendment because veterans should be able to receive stipends for extended day programs for their children. Extended day programs are before- or after-school childcare programs that are generally less expensive than traditional childcare services and often include tutoring or other academic assistance to children. If placing children in an extended day program is a convenient way for veterans to make sure their children are being cared for while they attend their healthcare appointments, we should support making this alternative and often less expensive childcare service available to them. Mr. Chairman, I support this amendment, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.”