Biden to lay out child care and home care policies in executive order
NBCMAR 29 2023
Biden Executive Order Expands Childcare Access
Above: Image of young child in school environment. Image copyright: Unsplash
The Spin
Republican narrative
This executive order continues the Biden administration’s attempt to extort companies to expand their childcare offerings. It started with the CHIPS Act, which required companies applying for funding to adopt a plan for childcare for their workers. Now we have this order, which usurps Congress’ authority to make laws expanding childcare and unlawfully applies taxpayer money to childcare and caregiver programs.
Democratic narrative
As long as Republicans control the House, Congress is an obstructionist body, and the American people need access to affordable childcare now. So the White House is using its power of the purse to coax federal agencies and companies to work toward providing families with financial relief. This is a victory for Democrats.