# 119-hr-10815: Bright Beginnings Act

119-hr-10815, Bright Beginnings Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-28).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10815
- Congress: 119
- Title: Bright Beginnings Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Taxation
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-28

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-10815 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10815)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4275)
- [119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2086)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10815 (as of 2026-10-28).