Dems, GOP members of US House panel split on solution to high cost of child care

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ranking member of the subcommittee, said that “without bold and sustained federal investment, child care costs will continue to rise and the workforce that provides the care will continue to struggle.”

The Oregon Democrat blasted the proposed cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, as part of congressional Republicans’ reconciliation package.

Bonamici described Medicaid and SNAP as “programs that support children, families, child care centers and the child care workforce.”