Access to high-quality early learning and child care remains the backbone of our nation’s economy. Yet, too many families still struggle to access quality, affordable care, which has a negative impact on parents’ ability to go to work. This in turn leaves employers with a less stable workforce and harms the broader economy. Recognizing the tremendous needs of American children, working families, employers, and child care providers, Congress in recent years has taken an unprecedented interest in finding bipartisan solutions to challenges in early learning and care. Increasing access to quality, affordable child care remains a unifying issue with strong bipartisan support, which is important in crafting sound, long-lasting solutions. While Congress has put forward numerous early learning and care proposals, below are a selection of bills that have been proposed by both Democrats and Republicans, who identified solutions to support working families, improve the early learning and care workforce, elevate quality, increase access and affordability, and strengthen existing programs. These proposals range from broad to targeted and highlight the complex needs facing families, children, and providers, specific to early education and care. (author abstract)