On Friday, May 6th, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released a statement marking Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. He noted that, “America’s child care workforce plays an essential role in our economy and provides millions of parents with the ability to have jobs of their own.” The Chairman also highlighted the difficulties child care workers have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the relief that was provided through the American Rescue Plan.

View the Chairman’s statement here.