Political Quotes

“I thank the able Chairman Scott for allowing me this 1 minute, and I congratulate him on this legislation, also to Chairwoman Lowey on a related bill, and Chairwoman DeLauro. I rise in support of the Child Care Is Essential Act and the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act. Parents in our communities want and need quality, affordable childcare. Since the Childcare and Development Block Grant's enactment in 1990, the program has been the largest source of financial assistance to families struggling to afford childcare. Today, the need for childcare assistance in this country has never been greater, and coronavirus has made the situation so much worse. In Ohio, the average annual cost of infant care is $9,697 a year. That is a staggering $808 a month, which is unattainable for the majority of families in Ohio. With the ongoing pandemic, there could not be a better time for Congress to make investments in stabilizing the childcare sector to support providers, workers, and families they serve. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.”