The main purpose of this legislation, known as the "Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026," is to provide additional funding for various child care and early childhood education programs. The aim is to support families and improve access to quality child care, rather than allocating resources to detention facilities for immigrants. Key provisions of the legislation include significant financial appropriations for several programs. It allocates $25.5 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, which helps states provide child care assistance.