The long-discussed proposal by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has made it into the Senate GOP’s comprehensive finance bill. This package aims to reform existing childcare tax credits, hoping to lessen the financial pressures on working parents.

On Monday, legislative details were unveiled, highlighting important revisions to Britt’s key initiative (45F). This includes changes to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) and the Dependent Care Assistance Plan (D-CAP).

“I’ve consistently supported the importance of updating childcare tax credits to assist parents in raising their families and bolstering the economy,” Britt mentioned in a statement. “A significant majority, around 81% of parents, have urged Congress to tackle the challenges of childcare affordability and accessibility.”

The new regulations for the CDCTC, D-CAP, and 45F are part of what Republicans have dubbed “one big beautiful bill law.”

“Childcare is a concern for families and small businesses across the U.S. It’s simply a parent issue,” Britt stated. “I’m pleased to see my priorities for families included in this agreement. It’s a significant advancement, and I will persist in advocating for this initiative to succeed for hardworking families.”

This law aims to update the tax provisions related to childcare expenses, potentially providing substantial relief to middle-class families while also fostering workforce engagement and economic expansion.

“Republicans are the party that supports parents, families, and hardworking Americans,” Britt expressed. “By updating and enhancing these childcare tax credits, we can reinforce our commitment to making childcare more affordable and accessible, which is crucial for our broad coalition.”

Britt, in her first term as a Senator and a member of the Senate Committee on Approval, has placed childcare and family-focused policies at the core of her legislative efforts.