On November 19, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376), which, in addition to including the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 909/S. 484), includes historic provisions investing in child care and early learning for our nation’s children. Higher quality and more affordable child care is crucial for mothers, as it reduces anxiety about children’s wellbeing as well as financial stressors.
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On December 7th, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted the first-ever White House Maternal Health Day of Action. The Day of Action included a Summit that was composed of three panels, as well as a Call to Action, outlining steps the federal government will take to improve maternal health outcomes.
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The Build Back Better Act remains in a holding pattern while Democratic lawmakers work to land on a compromise over its cost and policy parameters. For babies and families, however, this bill is more than a price tag. It is the possibility of a cohesive family policy that could transform the lives of today’s babies and generations to come. This is the message that Congress and the Administration needs to hear now: babies’ needs are not negotiable. These policies fit together to create essential, basic support for our youngest children and families, finally bringing the United States in line with other nations.
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