U.S. Senate ·

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to increasing funding for child care for families.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislative proposal aims to create a dedicated financial reserve fund to boost federal support for child care services. By establishing this deficit-neutral mechanism, lawmakers intend to increase the availability and affordability of quality care for working families without adding to the national debt. For Arlington residents, this move could lead to expanded subsidies, more accessible daycare programs, and reduced out-of-pocket costs for parents struggling with the high expense of local early childhood education. By stabilizing the child care sector, the measure seeks to help parents balance professional and family obligations, potentially strengthening the local workforce and supporting long-term economic stability for families throughout the county.

Roll-call votes

On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)
Apr 22, 2026 · U.S. Senate · Motion Rejected
47 – 51 · 2 other
Arlington delegation
Full roll call