Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic-OR)July 22, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.

Families would get billions more for child care and early education, funded by cuts to border agencies.

This bill would set aside $70 billion more for child care and early education programs across the country. This new money would come from taking back $70 billion in unused funds from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This means more support for families and children, while reducing funds for border agencies.

What Would Change

Currently, the Administration for Children and Families receives funding for child care and early education programs through existing budgets, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have $70 billion in unspent money from a past law. If this bill passes, $70 billion would be moved from those border agencies to significantly boost funding for child care and early education programs, including Head Start and Child Care Block Grants, through the government's budget year 2029.

Key Provisions

Sets aside an additional $25.5 billion for Child Care and Development Block Grants, available through the government's budget year 2029.
Provides an extra $20 billion for the Child Care Entitlement to States program, available through the government's budget year 2029.
Adds $24 billion for Head Start programs, available through the government's budget year 2029.
Sets aside an additional $500 million for Preschool Development Grants, available through the government's budget year 2029.
Takes back $70 billion in unspent money from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026

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