Last month, Congress finally passed legislation to fully fund the government, which also included a $1 billion increase for affordable child care. However, many facilities in North Carolina and across the country are still facing a funding shortfall. That's why I hosted a roundtable with parents, leaders, and educators at Raleigh Nursery School to call for additional funding and for the permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit. If the state legislature does not act soon, child care facilities could close, jeopardizing care for thousands of children and hurting families and businesses across North Carolina. I’ll keep fighting for solutions in Congress because investing in child care is an investment in the next generation.