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Read. Follow. Verify.House Bill Amends Internal Revenue Code to Provide Tax Credit for Increasing Wages Paid to Child Care Providers
Last action · March 19, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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What This Bill Would Do
A new federal bill amends the to establish a for employers who increase the wages paid to child care providers. The measure was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Child care providers and facility operators may receive s that offset the costs of raising employee compensation, potentially affecting worker retention and operational budgets following its introduction on March 19, 2026.
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Child care providers
Eligible for wage increases supported by a new tax credit for employers.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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