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BillHR 4199 · 119

Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025

Introduced
Jun 26, 2025
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 26, 2025

Bill Summary

Updates the rules and requirements for the au pair program, which allows young foreigners to live and work in the US as caregivers. Requires changes to improve the program's operation and participant experience.

Sponsored By

Guy Reschenthaler
Republican · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 26, 2025
  2. Jun 26, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects young foreigners participating in the au pair program, potentially changing their living and working conditions in the US. It also impacts American host families who rely on au pairs for childcare.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Republican8
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (7)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
IntroducedJun 26, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 26, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.