This will affect our entire economy.
In 2021: Congress made big investments in child care during the pandemic, allowing parents to head back into the workforce after we saw women leave the workforce in record numbers.
On September 30th: That funding is set to expire, and if Congress doesn't act, an estimated 70,000 child care centers will close.
The result: Millions of parents will likely reduce their hours or leave jobs altogether, and our economy is slated to lose $10.6 BILLION.
Investing in child care isn't just good for families. It's good economic policy, and I've never met a voter who doesn't want a strong, stable, globally competitive economy. But Republicans are standing in the way of passing additional funding to keep families afloat and our economy stable—threatening a government shutdown at the end of the month rather than investing in programs Americans rely on.
Can you sign our petition and join me in pushing Congress to prioritize funding child care?
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As a single mom of three who knows how tough it can be to find reliable child care, this issue is also personal. For too long our government hasn't invested in child care, allowing child care costs to rise faster than nearly anything else.
We're reaching a pivotal moment and I'll keep fighting for adequate funding.
Thanks for reading,
Katie Porter
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