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BillHR 5720 · 119

Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025

Introduced
Oct 8, 2025
Cosponsors
33
Traction
0
Last Action
Oct 8, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires federal agencies to provide backup childcare services for federal employees when their regular childcare arrangements fall through. Funds these services to support working parents in the federal workforce.

Sponsored By

Ilhan Omar
Democrat · Minnesota · House

Bill Journey

  1. Oct 8, 2025
  3. Oct 8, 2025You Are Here

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

  6. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects federal employees with children, providing them with access to emergency childcare services when needed. It particularly impacts working parents who rely on childcare to balance their job responsibilities, helping them to maintain their work schedules without interruption.

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
32backers
  • Democratic32
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (33)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform
IntroducedOct 8, 2025
Last UpdatedOct 8, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Subjects
  • Economy

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.