Bills · HR 646
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 646Housing and community development fundingChild care and development
Build Housing with Care Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 23· LAST ACTION JAN 23
READING
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COSPONSORS
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READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly tackles two major challenges many American families face: the high cost and scarcity of both affordable housing and quality child care. When housing and child care are expensive and hard to find, it puts a huge strain on family budgets, limits parents' ability to work, and can slow economic growth.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more integrated community spaces where parents can live and access child care for their children conveniently, potentially easing financial burdens and improving access to essential services. Without this bill, communities would likely continue to struggle with separate, often expensive, housing and child care solutions, leaving families to navigate complex and costly systems on their own.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program within HUD to fund projects that combine affordable housing and child care facilities.
This creates a dedicated funding stream to address two critical needs simultaneously, potentially making services more accessible.
PROVISION 02
Requires child care providers associated with grant applications to be eligible for federal child care vouchers or Head Start, or commit to partnering with such a provider.
This ensures that the child care services supported by the program are accessible to low-income families who rely on federal assistance.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes projects in 'child care deserts,' low-income communities, rural areas, or those serving a high percentage of very-low income children.
This directs resources to communities and families most in need, where access to both housing and child care is often severely limited.
PROVISION 04
Allows grant funds to be used for various project stages, including design, planning, construction, renovation, and acquisition of co-location facilities.
This provides flexibility for communities to undertake a wide range of projects, from initial concepts to full development, tailored to their specific needs.
PROVISION 05
Sets a maximum grant award of $10,000,000 per eligible entity, with specific allocations for pre-development and technical assistance.
This provides substantial funding for significant projects while ensuring that early planning and support services are also covered.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 34
D· Oregon
YRS IN OFFICE
14
BILLS LED
67
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 34 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 23
Introduced in House
JAN 23
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 646
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Last actionJan 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025
House BillHR 646Housing and community development fundingChild care and development
Build Housing with Care Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 23, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
13 min
COSPONSORS
34
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