Evergreen Reporter

Congressman Riley M. Moore introduced the Respecting Parents’ Childcare Choices Act. The proposed legislation aims to increase funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant, which assists working-class families with childcare expenses. The bill also seeks to empower families by offering the choice to pay parents who stay at home and reducing regulations for paying relatives for childcare. Additionally, it aims to remove marriage penalties and solidify protections for faith-based childcare providers.

Joining Congressman Moore in introducing the bill are Congressmen Clay Higgins of Louisiana and Brandon Gill of Texas. Senator Jim Banks of Indiana has introduced similar legislation in the Senate.

The bill has garnered support from several organizations, including Heritage Action for America, American Principles Project, American Compass, Independent Women’s Forum, CatholicVote, Family Policy Alliance, Students for Life, Susan B. Anthony List, March for Life Action, and the Bull Moose Project.

Congressman Moore remarked, “For decades, conservatives have rallied around being pro-life, but far too often, the policy framework that came with it lacked strong, substantive ideas to reduce the burden on American families. Being pro-life means being pro-family, and with this legislation, we’re empowering families to choose what works best for them.”

Oren Cass, Chief Economist for American Compass, also commented, “The majority of Americans want the federal government to assist working families. However, they also want assistance to respect their preferences, which vary widely but most often include the flexibility to have a parent or relative provide care at home. This important legislation would provide families the flexibility they need to make the best decisions for their childcare.”