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119-hr-10815119th Congress

Bright Beginnings Act

Sponsored By: Representative Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

Introduced

Summary

Would create a targeted tax credit to help child care providers invest in accessibility and innovation for children with developmental disabilities. It would let eligible center-based providers claim up to $10,000 per year for qualifying expenses and offer an elective cash payment option.

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  • Families: Children with developmental disabilities could get more sensory, communication, and social supports as providers fund physical and program changes.
  • Providers: Licensed center-based providers serving children under 14 would qualify and could claim the credit for eligible expenditures up to $10,000 annually.
  • Tax and administration: The credit would be added to the general business credit and could be taken as an elective payment. It would apply to amounts paid or incurred after Dec 31, 2026 and expire for amounts paid after Dec 31, 2031. Controlled groups are treated as a single taxpayer and the cap is apportioned by regulation.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

Roll Call Votes

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