Public Hearing: Making Childcare Affordable for PA Families

June 2, 2026

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata); Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), chairwoman of the House Children and Youth Committee; and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled "Making Child Care Affordable for Pennsylvania Families." The hearing will explore challenges facing families and providers across the Commonwealth and will be followed by the unveiling of a legislative package focused on improving affordability, expanding access, and supporting child care providers.

WHO: Testifiers will include Tina Carter, CEO, Meadville YMCA; Greg Moreland, state director, NFIB; Elizabeth Stelle, vice president, policy, Commonwealth Foundation; and Anna Claire Flowers, family policy fellow, Archbridge Institute.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 3, at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Public Hearing - Room 418, House Republican Caucus Room, State Capitol, Harrisburg.
Press Conference - Immediately following hearing in Ryan Office Building Atrium, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg.

LIVESTREAM: Barring any technical difficulties, the hearing will be streamed online at policycommittee.com.

Media contact: Nancy Nilson, 202-641-1233, nnilson@pahousegop.com