ALL NEWS

Child care plan offered by President Biden rebuffed by Sen. Romney

May 18, 2021, 5:53 PM | Updated: 6:27 pm

child care plan Biden Romney...

US Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Photo: screengrab

(R-UT)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speaking on President Biden’s child care plan proposal, Utah Senator Mitt Romney said today, “I didn’t realize I was at a disadvantage because I was raised by my mom, who stayed home.” Sen. Romney spoke at a hearing of the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Tuesday.

Sen. Romney’s remarks begin about 1 hour 22 minutes into the hearing linked above.

Romney was questioning the provision for universal child care included in the $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, which also includes 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave. 

Romney said the policy he prefers would give parents the authority to make decisions about their child care, allowing them the option to stay home with children.

“If parents want to have one or both remain at home to raise a child, there’s a child-rearing advantage to that as well,” Romney told the committee.

Marcia St. Hilaire-Finn, the founder and CEO of Bright Start Early Care and Preschool in Washington, DC, responded by saying that, while parents are a child’s first teachers, there are benefits to a group child care plan as well.

“Allowing a child to be in a setting where they can develop the cognitive and the social-emotional skills will allow the parents to work, and they don’t have to worry about their child falling behind,” she said.

Senator Romney has proposed an alternative plan to help working families. It would provide $350 monthly payments for the youngest children and $250 for those of school age up to a maximum of $1,250 per year. It would be paid for by modifying some existing programs and reducing federal deductions for state and local taxes.

RELATED READING:

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

All News

Left: Actor Tom Wilson performs onstage in May 2005, (Frazer Harrison, Getty Images) Right: Crispin...

Jeff Caplan

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Do bullies grow up to make more money?

A new study from the University of Essex found that schoolyard bullies grow up to make more money.

35 minutes ago

"Godzilla x Kong" could have gone without a number of special effects....

Steve Salles

KSL Movie Show review: ‘Godzilla x Kong’ would have been better with more story, less flash

The non-stop, splashy action of 'Godzilla x Kong' started to run together like a psychedelic, neon-tinted kaleidoscope.

1 hour ago

Louis Gosset Jr....

BETH HARRIS Associated Press

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

Actor Louis Gossett Jr. has died at the age of 87. He won an Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots".

1 hour ago

easter egg basket shown, easter spending will be in the billions in the us...

Peter Johnston

Easter spending could bring a $22 billion golden egg for retailers

Easter spending might not be as high this year compared to 2023 but Americans are still expected to spend $177 each on the holiday.

2 hours ago

a person pumps gas, which is expected to lower in price in 2023...

Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Data shows significant uptick in gas prices over past month in Salt Lake area

AAA gas prices showed Utah with an average price of $3.77 as of Thursday morning, up from nearly $3.13 a month ago.

2 hours ago

planting trees in a container...

Mitchell von Puttkammer

Dig, clip, water: Planting trees in the spring

It's a great time of year to plant trees, but where do you start? KSL Greenhouse Hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes dig up everything you need to know to get started.

3 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

Mother and cute toddler child in a little fancy wooden cottage, reading a book, drinking tea and en...

Visit Bear Lake

How to find the best winter lodging in Bear Lake, Utah

Winter lodging in Bear Lake can be more limited than in the summer, but with some careful planning you can easily book your next winter trip.

Happy family in winter clothing at the ski resort, winter time, watching at mountains in front of t...

Visit Bear Lake

Ski more for less: Affordable ski resorts near Bear Lake, Utah

Plan your perfect ski getaway in Bear Lake this winter, with pristine slopes, affordable tickets, and breathtaking scenery.

front of the Butch Cassidy museum with a man in a cowboy hat standing in the doorway...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Looking Back: The History of Bear Lake

The history of Bear Lake is full of fascinating stories. At over 250,000 years old, the lake has seen generations of people visit its shores.

silhouette of a family looking over a lake with a bird in the top corner flying...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

8 Fun Activities To Do in Bear Lake Without Getting in the Water

Bear Lake offers plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy without having to get in the water. Catch 8 of our favorite activities.

Wellsville Mountains in the spring with a pond in the foreground...

Wasatch Property Management

Advantages of Renting Over Owning a Home

Renting allows you to enjoy luxury amenities and low maintenance without the long-term commitment and responsibilities of owning a home.

Clouds over a red rock vista in Hurricane, Utah...

Wasatch Property Management

Why Southern Utah is a Retirement Paradise

Retirement in southern Utah offers plenty of cultural and recreational opportunities. Find out all that this region has to offer.

Child care plan offered by President Biden rebuffed by Sen. Romney