WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to help service members more easily access quality, affordable and consistent child care. A companion bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Representatives Jen Kiggans (D-VA-02) and Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51).
"Too many families across America are put in difficult situations when they can't afford or easily access child care. This challenge is particularly acute for military families who deal with frequent moves and school enrollments for their children," said Senator Shaheen. "Families across A...