On the recordJuly 29, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act. Even before the pandemic, childcare in Pennsylvania cost twice what is considered affordable, and working families struggled with a shortage of quality care. Now, Pennsylvania could lose half of its childcare supply due to the pandemic. This bill funds improvements to help childcare centers reopen and operate safely and addresses longstanding barriers to help families secure quality care. We should invest now to upgrade childcare facilities of all sizes and ensure children have a safe place to be. We must act to protect children and the providers who care for them. I would like to close by thanking all the childcare workers who provide essential services to American families. Now, let's pass this bill.
