What does Preamble of Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act do?

This bill establishes a low-interest loan program. The program aims to support the renovation, retrofit, expansion, and adaptation of structures. The stated purpose is to increase the availability of child care in rural communities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act.

What does LOW-INTEREST LOAN PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION, of Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act do?

This section establishes a low-interest loan program for covered child care providers in rural areas. The program aims to increase the availability of child care in child care deserts. Eligible providers include those serving children from birth to compulsory school age and those offering pre-school or pre-kindergarten programs. The Secretary of Agriculture may approve loans for projects that increase child care availability in rural communities. Loan funds can be used for renovation, retrofitting, expansion, and adaptation of structures. The loan term shall not exceed 25 years, with a repayment schedule established by the Secretary. The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress on the program's implementation and outcomes.

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Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: April McClain Delaney (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill creates a low-interest loan program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture to help rural child care providers renovate, retrofit, expand, or adapt facilities.
The loan program prioritizes increasing child care availability in rural areas and child care deserts, supporting providers serving children from birth to compulsory school age and offering pre-kindergarten programs.
Approved loans can be used for facility improvements and have a maximum term of 25 years, with annual reports submitted to Congress on program implementation.

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