Rep. Ro Khanna unveils universal childcare proposal with eye on 2028
Summary
Rep. Ro Khanna has introduced a nearly $1 trillion plan to create universal childcare in the United States over 10 years. His proposal aims to provide flexible, taxpayer-funded childcare options to help working families, while suggesting ways to pay for it through budget cuts and new taxes.Key Facts
- The plan is called the Free Child Care for America Act and covers a 10-year period.
- It proposes three taxpayer-funded childcare options to give families flexibility.
- The estimated cost is around $80 to $90 billion per year to make childcare free and support workers' pay.
- Funding ideas include ending the war in Iran, a 5% billionaire tax, and cutting $200 billion from the Pentagon budget.
- The plan includes grants for states and tribal groups to cover licensed childcare costs.
- Khanna wants to increase the supply of childcare services and raise pay for childcare workers.
- It emphasizes giving families the choice between different childcare types, including staying at home, rather than favoring one option.
- The proposal is part of Khanna’s broader political goals ahead of the 2028 presidential campaign.
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