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Federal spending on young children dropped sharply in 2025 due to expired programs and proposed cuts, threatening health and nutrition access.
Federal spending on children under three fell to 1.59% of the budget in FY 2025, a nearly 20% drop since 2021, due to expired programs like the expanded Child Tax Credit and child care funding.
The proposed FY 2026 budget would cut infant and toddler spending by 17% in real terms, while a congressional reconciliation package slashes Medicaid and SNAP funding by over $60 billion and $13 billion respectively over ten years.
Since these programs make up nearly half of all federal spending on young children, advocates warn the cuts threaten access to essential health care and nutrition, urging policymakers to prioritize early childhood investments for long-term national well-being.
El gasto federal en niños pequeños cayó drásticamente en 2025 debido a programas vencidos y recortes propuestos, amenazando el acceso a la salud y la nutrición.