The U.S. House of Representatives has now passed H.R. 1—a sweeping and dangerous budget bill that threatens the stability of family child care, public health programs, and basic nutrition support for millions of Americans.
This bill:
- Slashes funding for Medicaid, SNAP, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act
- Offers no additional investment in child care or early learning
- Makes permanent the 2017 tax cuts that benefit only the wealthiest households
- Adds burdensome new work and documentation requirements that will block eligible families and educators from receiving critical support
The consequences are clear:
- Over 17 million people could lose health insurance
- SNAP benefits would be reduced for 40 million recipients
- State governments would be forced to cover more costs, reducing eligibility and benefits
- Up to 40% of early childhood educators—many of whom rely on public programs—could be pushed further into crisis
We are devastated—but not defeated.
We’ve seen your action in recent days. You called Congress. You shared your stories. You mobilized your communities. Your voices matter. And they are still urgently needed.
Now, we channel this energy into August and beyond:
- August is Advocacy is Action Month follow NAFCC advocacy campaign and participate alongside your fellow FCC educators
- NAFCC will provide new tools, training, and resources for effective local advocacy
- We will uplift educators’ stories to hold policymakers accountable
- We will fight for what working families and family child care educators need to thrive.
Here’s how you can take action now:
- Send a message to your Representative: www.nafcc.org/act-now
- Share your story with us at policy@nafcc.org
- Talk to families, neighbors, and local leaders
- Post using hashtags #NAFCCVoices to amplify your message
We’re still here. We’re still essential. And we’re just getting started.
Together, we will protect child care.
Together, we will protect our communities.
