Biden Seeks $16 Billion in Urgent Childcare Funding to Prevent Disruption

Biden administration asks Congress for $16 billion in urgent childcare funding, part of push to prevent expiration of COVID aid from disrupting services.

Funds account for 1/3 of $56 billion sought for domestic needs like internet access and disaster relief.

Additional $23 billion requested for disaster relief, $6 billion for expanding internet access for low-income households.

Childcare funds would provide 1 year of stabilization for over 225,000 providers across 50 states and Washington D.C.

Without renewed funding, up to 1 in 3 childcare centers could close, leaving 3.2 million children without care.