WASHINGTON, D.C. – The One Big Beautfil Bill, which was signed into law on July 4th, makes historic investments in the American family, expands access to childcare, and reaffirms Republicans’ commitment to protecting life at every age.

“The One Big Beautiful Bill is a family bill through and through. By expanding the child tax credit, setting up savings accounts for newborns, and making it easier for employers to provide childcare, Republicans are delivering on our promise to strengthen and support American families. The childcare provisions in the OBBB are especially important for West Virginians because more than 25,000 children under the age of 6 need childcare and don’t have it. By putting more money back into West Virginians’ pockets and expanding access to childcare, more children and families will thrive,” Senator Capito said.

 

West Virginia Wins: 

  • Enhances the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), a tax credit that helps working parents offset the cost of childcare.

  • Establishes workforce Pell, which will allow students across West Virginia to utilize the Pell Grant to obtain certificates and credentials through short-term programs, something Senator Capito has long advocated for.

  • Improves the Employer-Provided Child Care (45F), which supports businesses that want to help provide childcare for their employees.
  • Expands the Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAP), which are flexible spending accounts that allow for working parents to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for childcare expenses.

 

What Others Are Saying:

“Efforts to improve and expand child care-related tax credits are a vital and long-overdue step forward for families and children,” said First Five Years Fund Executive Director Sarah Rittling. “The updated tax credits, including the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), are aimed at relieving some of the financial pressure child care costs put on families. Together, CDCTC, with the enhanced Employer-Provided Child Care Credit (45F), and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) will help to address the affordability and accessibility of child care while ensuring that employers can be part of the solution. We commend Senator Capito for her leadership, and are grateful to lawmakers in both the House and Senate who championed this issue and helped to ensure it was part of the final reconciliation package.”

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